HIGHLANDS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Open Minutes

November 19, 2006

Board Members Present: Ellena, Guyer, Jane, Smith, Smydra

Management Present: Lyon, Miller

Meeting called to order at 5:11 p.m.

OPEN MINUTES

Smydra moved, Guyer seconded, to approve the July 30, 2006 Open session minutes. Approved 5-0.

Guyer moved, Smith seconded to approve the August 27, 2006 Open session minutes. Approved 5-0.

Smith moved, Ellena seconded to approve the September 24, 2006 Open session minutes. Approved 4-0. Smydra abstained.

MEMBER CONCERNS

Linda Masters, 6222 Balfour Drive: Ms. Masters commented on the recent letter received from Highlands Cooperative Association regarding violations to the Occupancy Agreement (specifically, unreported persons living in a unit). She wants to know how this is going to be handled. She reported that she knows for a fact that someone living near her has people moving in and out often, and wonders how this will be enforced. Ms. Miller stated that Management will accept members reporting what they see, in writing, and it will be addressed appropriately. Ms. Miller asked that if Ms. Masters feels comfortable putting what she witnessed in writing, she will follow up on it.

Georgia Vroman, 6220 Balfour Drive: Ms. Vroman congratulated Ms. Miller and Highlands Cooperative Association for the awards recently received from the Great Lakes Area All Apartments Association:

· Manager of the Year

· Best Curb Appeal

Ms. Vroman went on to say that she feels Ms. Miller deserves the Manager of the Year award because she does such a great job.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL FEE

Ellena moved, Jane seconded to raise the Clubhouse rental fee from $25.00 per rental to $50.00 per rental, with no limitation on rentals per weekend, effective January 1, 2007. This will be re-evaluated in July, 2007 to see if there is any effect on rental volume. Approved 5-0.

HARDWOOD AND VINYL FLOOR REFINISH/REPLACEMENT

Smydra moved, Smith seconded to change the Office procedure regarding hardwood and vinyl floor refinish/replacement. The decision to refinish or replace flooring will now be at the discretion of Management, and will depend upon Management approval. Approved 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

None at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

None at this time.

BOARD MEETING DATES

December 11, 2006

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:19 P.M.

I certify that this is a true and accurate statement of the Board Meeting of November 19, 2006.

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth A. Smith

Secretary

Highlands Cooperative Association Board of Directors