of Shanty Creek
P.O. Box 46
Bellaire, Michigan 49615
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Summit Village Association of Shanty Creek P.O. Box 46 Bellaire, Michigan 49615 |
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Village VoiceSpring 2010President's Notes Summer greetings to residents of Summit Village. With winter activities ending we look forward to beginning our summer schedule. The Resort reports a successful winter season and looks forward to a busy summer. Golf leagues, tennis, boating and other activities are available through their offices. We are looking forward to the summer activities planned by out Social Committee (the schedule is enclosed). Please contact the committee for reservations when requested. The winter has been filled with plans and contract negotiations for the caterpillar spraying. With the contract in place, spraying will be completed "when the caterpillars have appeared but before significant leaf damage occurs". Out contractor assures us that this will significantly reduce the number of caterpillars and thereby reduce the stress on our trees. Additionally, our golf games will improve as we will not have to deal with undulating greens or uninvited guests in our carts. (update - completed 05/06/10) Your Board has worked diligently to make our area a great place to work and play. Please contact them with your congratulations on a job well done as well as your suggestions for improvements. Arthur Lennox
Architecture Since last fall, four home improvement projects have been brought to the attention of the committee. Two of the four submitted an application for approval and were reviewed and approved. All Shanty Creek SVA property owners should be aware that SVA guidelines require committee approval before making any changes to your property including exterior colors. Please refer to your SVA manual and when in doubt, submit an application. The committee is there to insure projects meet the architectural intent of the association. If you have any questions, please call any of the committee members. Daniel Sagady
Beach Club Hello Beach-Clubbers! As we continue to anticipate the arrival of warmer weather I know many of us plan to enjoy what some say is the jewel of Summit Village, our Beach Club. We are always looking for members to get involved with the Beach Club committee and a great way to start is help us at our annual cleanup/picnic that will begin on Saturday, May 29th at 9:00AM with hotdogs at noon. Rumor has it, the more help you are at the annual cleanup bash, the easier it is to get a boat slip? We will follow our workday with an evening dinner party that is always a lot of fun. I look forward to seeing everyone this year! Jim Houston
Communication Services If you are a new property owner, welcome to Summit Village. If you haven’t already received a Summit Village Association Owner’s Manual and Directory please let me know. There is valuable information in this book that will explain any questions you may have regarding our rules and regulations. You can also send any questions you may have through our web site, http://www.svashantycreek.com and we will refer them to the proper chairperson for handling. It is important that you keep your address changes up to date with the Summit Village Association. Please notify us of any changes as soon as they occur. Judy Pinger, Chairperson
From the results of the 2008 property owner's survey and other input, the LRP Committee's agenda is to investigate four projects. Three are at the Beach Club: swings sets for the young children upgrade of shower facilities and rerouting of the walking trail. The 4th project is additional parking at the Pinebrook Clubhouse. The #1 priority is the addition of swing sets. Information has been received from 2 potential providers. As soon as the weather breaks, we will be evaluating various locations for the sets, determining the number of swings to add, obtaining cost estimates for purchase and installation, etc. A proposal will then be presented to the Board for consideration. Further action/timing will depend upon the action of the Board. The committee will also begin investigation of the other projects to determine the cost/benefits of each. At the time, we are still open to additional suggestions from the property owners which could improve life within Summit Village that can be justified on a cost/benefit basis. These suggestions can be mailed to the LRP Committee at P.O. Box 46, Bellaire, MI 49615 Ed Hagamaier, Chairperson
Summit Village Association expenditures for the 2009 fiscal year amounted to $213,476.00. This was $32,127.00 under budget. S.V.A. cash balance ending September 30, 2009 was $119,370.00:
As of March 31, we have liens on twenty-three properties totaling $43,102.93. Due to five foreclosures we will have to write off those properties to bad debt in the amount of $8,799.00. Fiscal year 2010 will have the same financial challenges which faced us in 2009; less income and increased costs. However, your board is committed to finding ways to provide the same quality of services what we have come to enjoy at Shanty Creek. Tom Haggard
Roads & Grounds Compared to last year, we have endured a relatively mild winter, without too many issues. Hopefully as you read this, the snow has disappeared and the grass is greening, the leaves are returning (without caterpillars is our wish) and the sun is shining. The gates will have been made operable around the first week of April, the weather cooperating. A new wooden arm gate is being installed in place of the big metal gate at Pinebrook on Deer Run as the weather permits this spring. This should greatly reduce the number of maintenance calls and needs for that particular area. A road inspection shall take place after our spring road cleaning has been completed to determine if any resurfacing or patching will be required. Contracts for the Beach Club ground maintenance and boat dock installation have been awarded. It should be noted, that a slight relocation of the docks to the South will take place with the placement of safety buoys between the North end of the docks and the swim raft to create a safer environment for boaters and swimmers. Also being looked at this spring, will be the need to take down any of the diseased ash trees threatening our roadways. Nick Taddeucci (231) 533-9048 Committee Members:
We have great activities planned at everyone's favorite summer place - the Beach Club! Please see the enclosed calendar of events for more detailed information. We kick-off the summer season on May 29th. with our annual Beach Club clean-up and free lunch for those willing to help spruce up our beautiful property. We return in the evening for a chicken barbeque dinner. Chicken, place settings, and ice will be provided. Please bring you own beverages and a dish to pass. Everyone is invited to usher in the summer season of 2010! The Beach Club's the place to be for the 4th of July and Labor Day events. Bring your friends and family for good food and good times. Our annual golf outing will be held August 21st. with a noon shotgun start followed by dinner and prizes at the Beach Club. The annual meeting will be held October 2nd, followed by the Three Village Dinner/Dance that evening. We encourage everyone to join us at these planned events to meet new neighbors and reconnect with friends returning from winter locales. Your participation helps us maintain the wonderful sense of community we enjoy at Summit Village. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please call me or anyone on our committee. Kay Rankin (Chairperson)
Community Relations has again reached out to the Bellaire community, nurturing existing relationships and establishing new ones. The Summit Village Association has helped to improve our village for both residents and visitors. The large kiosk on Bridge Street which is maintained by the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce has been very well received and serves as a tourist events notification center. We have made financial contributions to the White Pine Stampede, Bellaire Food Pantry, Bellaire High School, Grass River, and Three Lakes Association. We welcome any suggestions you may have. Lila Wilson
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