NOWLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Welcome!
This website is the primary source of news and information for the
Nowland Estates Subdivision
Latest News from the board...
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The Special Assessment passed on 5/23/23. Thanks to everyone who attended and sent in their proxy!
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The board have sent out payment notices by USPS.
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The Special Assessment payment of $500 will be due on June 23, 2023.
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Subdivision Garage Sale will be June 1, 2, and 3, 9 am to 5 pm
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The Landscaper started regular mowing of the commons areas on May 31st.
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The tree removal service will be on site removing trees on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 6th
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Concrete road replacement is scheduled for June and July
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The control panel at the Valentine Court pump station was replaced June 1. It is not running yet as the pump is clogged with debris and needs to be cleared. This was a possibility since it has been out of service for so long. A plumbing crew will be out June 6 or 7 to clear the pump.
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There is an important message from Canton regarding permits and the association's covenants & restrictions. See the ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CANTON TOWNSHIP below.
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Yard waste will be picked up on Saturdays starting the week of June 5th and lasting until the end of July. See the Canton Township Government Facebook page or the Canton website for more details.
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The current board encourages any volunteers for future board positions to attend the board meetings.
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Immediate open board positions are president and pumps & ponds
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Open board positions at the end of 2023 will be landscaping, treasurer, secretary, and web master
Edited 6/2/2023
Events 2023
Board of Directors Meetings
All residents are welcome!
Canton Township Building - Room B
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Wednesday, March 8th; 6:30-8 pm
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Wednesday, April 5th; 6:30-8 pm
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Wednesday, May 3rd; 6:30-8 pm
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Wednesday, June 7th; 6:30-8 pm
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Wednesday, September 6th; 6:30-8 pm
Special Assessment Meeting
Canton Township Building - Freedom
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Tuesday, May 23rd; 7-8 pm
Annual Association Meeting
All residents are welcome!
Canton Township Building - Room B
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Wednesday, November 15th; 6:30-8 pm
Sub-Wide Garage Sale
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June 1, 2, and 3 2023
Neighborhood Block Party
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TBD for 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING
BOARD DIRECTORS
There are several board positions open and several other board members are retiring at the end of 2023. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to be on the board or wants to serve on a committee, please attend a meeting or Contact Us.
Immediate Openings: President, Pump & Ponds
Open at end of 2023: Landscaping, Treasurer, Secretary, Web Master
Edited 4/7/2023
ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM CANTON TOWNSHIP
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
Regarding Building and Inspection Permits
and Association Covenants and Restrictions
Last year, Canton made changes to its residential permitting process and no longer requires HOA approval prior to issuing any permits from our Building and Inspections Services Division. Although Canton adheres to property ordinances adopted by the governing body of the township, they do not override covenants and restrictions established by each HOA.
Canton has over 230 HOAs, and each have their own covenants and restrictions that require specific regulations for things like solar panel placement, swimming pools, fences, and other exterior modifications/enhancement. It is important that residents first check with their HOA to make sure a project meets all subdivision requirements. Unfortunately, Canton cannot issue permit refunds for permits reviewed, issued, and then cancelled due to violations of HOA requirements.
Attached is a letter we are asking you to share with your HOA members that explain this process change. If you have any questions please call out Building and Inspection Services Division at 394-5200 or email us at municipalservices@cantonmi.gov.
Link to the Letter from Canton Township
Edited 5/25/2023
CONCRETE ROAD RELACEMENT PROJECT
2023
Work is scheduled for June-July
Emails were sent to all residents on Nowland Drive, Valentine Court, and Verdun on 5/18/23.
The map showing scope of work and the latest information are HERE
If you have any questions please send questions to the subdivision email account Contact Us
Edited 5/17/2023
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Special Assessment Meeting: May 23, 2023, 7-8 pm
Township Administration Building
Meeting Room Freedom
In order to continue operations for 2023, and complete several urgent maintenance activities, the board is asking the members to approve a special assessment.
Letters were mailed last week.
Those letters explain the reasons behind the need for the special assessment. There is a proxy form that is to be used to vote on the special assessment if you are unable to attend the special assessment meeting. There is also a spreadsheet showing the planned expenditures and the estimated amounts. Please read the letters carefully and follow the instructions on the proxy.
There is also a letter asking for more residents to become involved in the association activities by becoming a board member.
If you have any questions you can attend the meeting on May 3rd or send questions to the subdivision email account Contact Us
Below are copies of the information mailed to you.
Special Assessment Letter - 2023
Special Assessment Financials - 2023
Edited 4/29/2023
ATTENTION: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
In order to continue operations for 2023, and complete several urgent maintenance activities, the board will be asking the members for a special assessment.
We will not be able to mow, water, and fertilize the commons areas, complete spring & fall cleanups, plow the snow, or service the pumps for the remainder of 2023.
The reasons for this are that the detention ponds and pump stations at Palmer and Valentine Court needed significant repairs at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. The repairs are still not finished. Also, the board purchased a gas powered pump. It is available for anyone who wishes to volunteer their services to use the pump to lower the water level in the pond and storm water collection system.
These expenditures have nearly depleted our budget for 2023.
Further, the board has been advised to complete several maintenance activities in the ponds and pump stations as soon as possible. These will be expensive.
Further, the February ice and snow storms brought down several trees on the berms and in the ponds. These need to be cut and removed; but, there are no funds available. The board is planning on putting funds in the special assessment for this.
Finally, there are several other maintenance activities that need to be done in the near, not too distant, future. At the subdivision's current annual assessment and the continuous rising price of service for the ponds, pumps, and landscaping, there has been no opportunity to fund these maintenance activities. These may need to wait; but, there needs to be planning on how those will be funded in the future.
More information will be available soon.
Also, look for a Special Assessment letter in your mailbox.
Edited 4/7/2023
Concrete Road Replacement Project in 2023
Check out the Roads Project: Project Scheduled for 2023 for the latest information.
Exterior Renovations
BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES
TO THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME OR LANDSCAPING
Review the ARC page for a summary of the process,
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Housekeeping Announcement
From Canton FOCUS, October 2022
Canton is asking residents to help clear residential storm drains that are covered in leaves and/or debris. When the drain is blocked, water can’t flow properly and flooding may result. Additionally, piles of leaves create poisonous gas when they build up in the underground catch basins. This gas causes oxygen levels to fluctuate to dangerously low levels in creeks and streams where fish and other wildlife live. Unclogging storm drains is quick and easy! Simply sweep, rake or shovel away leaves covering the grate and pile them away from the drain so they do not blow back in again.
Snow Removal
Streets will be plowed after a snowfall event of 2" or more. Plowing should be finished within 48 hours AFTER the snow stops falling.
Please remove your cars from the street during snow events. Moving your car allows the contractor to clear the roads safely, efficiently and completely.
Please shovel you sidewalk in a timely manner.
Edited from: Canton FOCUS, December 2021, "Snow removal reminder".
"The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds property owners that depositing snow and ice in public roadways is prohibited. Snow, ice or slush pushed onto the roadway creates a safety hazard, as well as crates inefficiencies for...snow removal operations which results in increased costs to the public for winter maintenance services."