Oak Meadows Association

 Capital Committee - 

 Dan Skrzypek (Chairman)

  Members: Gary Miller (co-owner volunteer); Mark Hutchinson (Mgmt company rep)

 The role of the committee includes the following:

• To assess the short and long-term capital improvement needs of the community;
• To recommend capital improvement projects to the Board;
• To develop the annual capital improvement budget
• To develop and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from contractors

OMA owes a great debt (pun intended!) to this committee and especially to Dan who oversees our budget and sharpens his pencil when it comes to spending our dollars by questioning not only the dollar amount of proposed spending, but the need, relevence and the source of the funds. How much is that?!...and where are the dollars coming from?!! Are questions often heard from Dan who thankfully guards our dollars like his own. Our sincere thanks, Dan; please keep up the good work!

Modifications Committee -

Kristine Byberg (Chairperson)

Condo home owners wishing to make modifications to the exterior of their unit (or major interior modifications with regard to construction), need to consult their OMA Home Owners Manual for possible modifications, forms and directions.  Below is the process for submitting a request:

• Completed modification forms are first submitted to Mark Hutchinson at Walden Management for review and initial comments.
• If  the forms appear complete, Mark forwards the request to Modifications Chairman, who reads the request, visits the site if necessary, signs the form and returns it to management.
  •  If the modification is minor, the Chairperson can approve or deny the request, with explanation, based on the findings. 
  • If the modification request is major in nature, the request must be submitted to the Board for discussion and if approved, signed by the Modifications Chairman.
  • Also refer to: FAQ tab, the section entitled  'enhancements' issue.

Have questions about your modification: 

1st Contact Mark Hutchinson 734-769-2344

MODIFICATION REQUEST AGREEMENT FORM.  

Click on the link below, print the form and complete all required information.  OR, click on the link below and download the form to your computer.   You may then fill in the form on your computer and print it.  Once the form has all the required signatures, mail  the form to Mark Hutchinson, Walden Management Company; 2114 Pauline Blvd.; Ann Arbor, MI 48103, OR take a copy to the Walden Management office OR scan the signed copy and email it to hutch@waldenannarbor.com  You may also call the office (734-769-2344) if you would like a form sent to you.

Modification Request Agreement Form         

Landscape Planning and Improvement Leadership Group 

Nancy Noll (Chairman)

Contact: nancyL734@gmail.com

Roger Hirt (Vice-Chairman)

A guideline Landscaping Booklet has been distributed.  Contact Nancy if you have not received your copy.

Anyone interested in joining the Landscape Committee, contact Nancy.

Questions or concerns, please contact -Nancy.

THANK YOU FROM THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

Thank you to all who have taken the time to pull weeds, plant flowers and generally improve the appearance of the landscaping around their condos.  Our property is what sets us apart from other condominium neighborhoods and having well maintained areas makes a huge difference.  Oak Meadows landscaping is looking great!

Do we have more to do?  Absolutely.  And we will continue to make progress.

Speaking of more to do:

     *Continue pulling your weeds and keeping the plants and bushes trimmed.

Thanks again!

The Landscaping Committee

 Landscape Booklet

Co-Owner Approved Landscaping Areas

Please see the Co-owner Approved Landscaping Areas, by clicking on the link below.  The document describes those areas in which co-owners are allowed to landscape.  If you would like to landscape outside of the areas mentioned, please complete the Landscape Modification Request Agreement form.

Co-Owner Approved Landscaping Areas

Click on the link below, print out the Landscape Modification Request Agreement form and complete all required information.  OR click on the link below and download the form to your computer.  You may then fill in the form on your computer and print it.  Once the form has all the required signatures, mail the form to Mark Hutchinson, Walden Management Company, 2114 Pauline Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.  OR take a copy to the Walden Management office, OR scan the signed copy and email it to hutch@waldenannarbor.com

 You may also call the office (734-769-2344) if you would like a form sent to you.

Landscape Modification Request Agreement Form

CLOSE TO HOME.  Just pick a tree in the community and spruce up the ground around the base:

• Clear out an approx 1-2’ area around the base of the tree;
• remove any weeds or grass making a clean circle using  a spade or small shovel, being very careful not to damage roots.
• Add flowers or mulch.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

The garden areas around your condo are your responsibility. If you don’t care for flowers, try a rock garden. Need help? Contact committe chairman.  Bottom line: The look of each condo affects the look and worth of every unit around. So please do your part. Thanks.

 Pool Committee 

Brenda Humphrey Meisels (Chairperson)

Our warm thanks to the pool committee. Yes, that's another reference to the pool temp! Although  loosely defined, the pool committee is invaluable! A heartfelt thanks goes out to to the members for their continued vigilence in looking after OMA's interest with regard to:

• Locker-room/shower cleanliness & updates;
  
• Organization around the pool/hot tub area (ie chairs- properly placed, umbrellas-closed, water levels-correct, etc.);
  
• Maintenance of that all important pool temperature;
• Watch-dogs against intruders;
• Pool representatives at board meetings.

Who’s Legal?

If you live in Oak Meadows, or if you’re a guest of an Oak Meadows co-owners, then you can flip your fins in our water. Anyone else – from neighboring condos, high rises, offices, flop houses, orphanages, anywhere – is an intruder.

When Can You Swim?

See the insert on the right side.  These restrictions are for your safety. The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Restrooms

All doors to the restrooms will be locked at all times.  Keep your key with you when you’re in the pool in order to get into the restroom and out of the pool area. Make sure the doors are locked. (They should close automatically, but it’s always good to double check.) PLEASE DO NOT PROP THE DOORS OPEN.

Housekeeping, Maintenance, etc…

A housekeeping service will clean the restrooms on Monday and Thursday nights. But do your part: pick up after yourselves. The pool maintenance firm inspects the pool several times a week. They’ll sweep around the pool once each week. The lawn crew will blow leaves and debris off the steps and patio leading to the pool.

Be Cool

The pool is a fun, a relaxing zone. So enjoy it and let others enjoy it, too. Just … be cool, and everyone will get along swimmingly.

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