HIGHLANDS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Open Minutes

July 30, 2006

Board Members Present: Ellena, Guyer, Jane, Smith, Smydra (via conference call)

Management Present: Lyon, Robert

Meeting called to order at 5:01 p.m.

OPEN MINUTES

Smydra moved, Smith seconded to accept the June 25, 2006 Open Session Minutes. Approved 5-0.

MEMBER CONCERNS

Linda Masters, 6222 Balfour Drive: Ms. Masters reported that the grass where a blow up swimming pool had been left up for a long time then taken down by Members at 6224 Balfour is now dead. Mr. Robert reported that grass seed would be put down in the fall.

Rebecca Bowers, 6214 Haag Road: Ms. Bowers voiced her opinion on the new Pet Policy, specifically the change to the policy regarding picking up pet waste immediately. Ms. Bowers also stated that it would be difficult for a member in ailing health to pick up after their pet immediately. Ms. Guyer said the policy would be reviewed.

Alan Bowers, 6208 Haag Road: Mr. Bowers voiced his opinion on the new Pet Policy. He feels that the change to the policy regarding picking up pet waste immediately is unfair. Mr. Bower also reported that on July 25, 2006, he had a problem contacting Maintenance on-call for a flood in his basement. Mr. Lyon will investigate.

Georgia Vroman, 6220 Balfour Drive: Ms. Vroman commented on Mr. Bower’s statements regarding the Pet Policy. She suggested Mr. Bowers attend the Board Meetings to become more involved in the decision-making process that goes on when Policies are brought up for revision.

Rita Stoll, 1706 Georgetown Blvd.: Ms. Stoll voiced her opinion on the new Pet Policy. She feels the Policy is effective and the change regarding immediate pick up of pet waste is a good one.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

SPEED BUMPS

Information regarding having speed bumps installed on Highlands Cooperative property was reviewed and discussed. This topic has been tabled until a future Board of Directors meeting.

PRIVACY FENCES

Information regarding a new style and material privacy fence was presented by Mr. Robert for review and discussion. Smydra moved, Ellena seconded to give Mr. Robert permission to move forward with securing prices and options of the new style and material privacy fencing. Approved 5-0.

6300 BALFOUR DRIVE AREA SHRUB BARRIER

Information regarding trees or shrubs being planted as a barrier against foot traffic near 6300 Balfour Drive was reviewed and discussed. Mr. Robert will present a proposal at a subsequent Board meeting for items necessary to be purchased.

CLUBHOUSE FLOWER BED AND WATER FEATURE

This item is tabled until the next Board of Directors meeting.

OUTDOOR STORAGE SHEDS

This item is tabled until the next Board of Directors meeting.

BACKYARD STORAGE

This item is tabled until the next Board of Directors meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

None at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Jane suggested information from a Lansing Board of Water and Light brochure regarding energy saving techniques be placed in the monthly newsletter. Ms. Ellena agrees it would be a good idea to place it in the newsletter. Mr. Lyon will get the brochure from Ms. Jane and review.

Mr. Lyon reminded the Board that he will be presenting a tentative budget proposal next month.

BOARD MEETING DATES

August 27, 2006

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:49 P.M.

I certify that this is a true and accurate statement of the Board Meeting of July 30, 2006.

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth A. Smith

Secretary

Highlands Cooperative Association Board of Directors