​Staman Acres Civic Association (SACA)
SACA Fall Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2025
 
SACA Spring meeting held at the City of Farmington Hills Hawk called to order by Kurt Vaaler at 7:15 PM EST.  http://www.staman-acres.org/
 
Welcome, New Residents, Passing On 

• New Residents:  John & Angela Casterline
• Deaths: No passing since last meeting 

 
Treasurer Report 

• The balance sheet and proposed budget were presented.
• SACA Dues:  79 paid / 38 unpaid (2024-2025)
• 2025/2026 dues statements were sent out to residents April 1, 2025; including arrears (past years not paid), and penalties. 
  • SACA yearly dues are due on May 31, 2025.  If no dues are paid by August 31, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.  

 
Secretary Report

•   The previous meeting minutes were read by attendees and the minutes were approved.

 

• Fiber Project Update - Fiber Internet Installation 
  • https://www.fhgov.com/fibercity/
  • Fiber City - Phone Number - 1-888-766-9475 (call with any concerns or questions)
  • On-line and starting to install.  Some homes already have it. If you would like it, call or go to the website and inquire.

 

• Orchard Lake Entrance - clean up and boundary
  • City will not deed the land to the SACS. Does not meet the square foot area requirements.
  • Waiting for permit from Oakland Road Commissions to take stones to and add a concrete edge.
  • Go to Oakland County Road Commission to submit plans / layout / CAD drawing. 
  • Permit from the Farmington Hills City for drilling under Rocky Crest to connect our sprinkler system.
  • Water & Irrigation Installation Request and possible quotes for a new water meter.
  • Landscaping Design, Planting & Maintenance.
  • Still need to confirm if we connect to city water to add water to the berm side.
    • Water is currently shut off on the north side of Rocky Crest at Orchard Lake due to some road work that was done. Next steps is to contact city to inquire.
  • A Boundary Line Survey was done and may need to an official survey for legal property description of easement. 
  • If anyone would like to would like to join the Beautification Committee, please reach out to one of the officers.

 

• SACA Entry Signs:  Powers Road entrance sign is faded & rusty.  Orchard Lake entrance sign is faded.
  • A service company was called and they are still to call back with date & price of service.

 

• Box Tree / Boxwood Moth (Cydalima Perspectalis) *Detected in Michigan*

o   Do NOT dispose of in the brown paper yard waste bags, which will be recycled, as the moth can be spread to other areas.  o   To prevent the spread of the infestation, dead boxwoods must be disposed of in large plastic garbage bags or contractor bags and disposed of in the waste/garbage pick-up.o   Important: Please refer to the following links for information on the invasive species infestation:

• https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/insects/box-tree-moth
• https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2023/12/11/mdard-expands-box-tree-moth-quarantine-to-combat-the-spread-of-invasive-pest
• https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/mdard-establishes-box-tree-moth-quarantine-in-four-southeast-michigan-counties

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• Deer Population - The deer come from Heritage Park every night to make their rounds in nearby areas.  
  • On Monday April 28 there was a city council meeting to discuss culling the deer population.
    • As approved,  coordinated efforts with the US Department of Agriculture will begin in 2026.  Please refer to the following link for information: https://www.fhgov.com/government-business/news-information/latest-news/deer-overpopulation-working-to-address-a-regional-issue-in-farmington-hills/ 
• Do NOT feed animals.  Putting food out for wild animals, such as birds, deer, squirrels, racoons, etc. is encouraging the wild animal & deer to come around our homes. This can result in a fine by the city. 
• There is an increase in tick population.  More deer equals more ticks around the area. 

 

• On-line payment option of dues was mentioned.  When we get a new treasury, this will be discussed.  

 
Open Discussion:

• Blight Signs or properties not being maintained/look abandoned - Contact the City of Farmington Hills.  
• Please pick up after your dog when on a walk.
• Dogs must be on leashes when going for a walk, per the policy of the City of Farmington Hills.
• Mini bikes are not allowed to be on rode on the streets without a license.  (Similar to a motorcycle.)
  • If you have any concerns call the Farmington Hills Police Department.

 
Comment from President: Thanks to all who attended the meeting & for being good neighbors.  Respect your neighbors, talk to each other, and help out if you can. If anything comes up or you have questions, please reach out to your officers. Staman Acres is a great place to live.  The picnic was a good time; it was nice to talk to our neighbors.