Staman Acres Civic Association (SACA) / Fall Meeting Minutes / September 28, 2023
Held at the City of Farmington Hills Firehouse #5 and called to order by Kurt Vaaler at 7:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: At the time of the meeting the SACA website is down and not available. Vice-President Maria Guido & Treasurer Kathie Brown are working on returning its function. Our Domain Name was lost when Weebly, our website host, was acquired by Square. We’re trying to reactivate https://www.staman-acres.org
Secretary Report
Entrance Beautification Phases:
New Business
President’s Comments
Held at the City of Farmington Hills Firehouse #5 and called to order by Kurt Vaaler at 7:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: At the time of the meeting the SACA website is down and not available. Vice-President Maria Guido & Treasurer Kathie Brown are working on returning its function. Our Domain Name was lost when Weebly, our website host, was acquired by Square. We’re trying to reactivate https://www.staman-acres.org
Secretary Report
- Dean Wojtowitz has resigned as SACA Secretary. We thank him for his many years of service.
- The previous meeting minutes (March 30 & August 20 Special Meeting) were read by attendees. There were no corrections and the minutes were approved.
- One new resident on Rocky Crest.
- Happy Birthday to Stan Wilkins who is turning 100 years old.
- A SACA Financial Statement April 1, 2023 – September 28, 2023 was presented. A Proposed SACA Budget for 2024-2025 was also presented and reviewed by attendees. Copies of both will be distributed in the next mailing and are available by contacting Kathie Brown, Treasurer.
- Entrance on Orchard Lake Beautification: Approval via response letter by a vote of 62% of dues paying members, 45 Yes / 10 No.
- SACA bylaws passed at special meeting by 59% of dues paying members, 43 Yes / 10 No.
- SACA Restrictions have not been changed but will be considered at a later date.
- Garbage / Refuse cans should not be visible from street after the day of refuse pickup (bylaws state they should be kept in the garage).
- Possibility of a pavilion in common area has been removed from the agenda for the time being.
- Traffic Study on Rocky Crest has been taken off the agenda, due to lack of volunteers. Can be revisited if needed.
- Discoloration of sign at Powers & Rocky Crest: Sign company is out of business. Does anyone know how to fix or a company to contact? Solution to clean and touch up the black print? Sealant? Please contact Kurt Vaaler, President. Currently researching solutions.
- Road extending Fairmount north of Rocky Crest: City does not have any new information. The city does not have any official plan from land owners.
- Survey of the berm property at Orchard Lake and Rocky Crest, on the south side of Rocky Crest, has been completed.
Entrance Beautification Phases:
- Clean Up rocks on berm - FREE to anyone who would like to get them
- Obtain right to use property west of stakes from homeowner & east of stakes from Oakland County
- Request quotes for a new water meter or to connect to existing irrigation system
- Water & Irrigation Installation
- Landscaping Design, Planting & Maintenance
New Business
- Spring Yard Sale to be discussed at March 2024 SACA meeting.
- If you see any violations of the city codes, contact Farmington Hills Zoning and Code Enforcement at 248-871-2520 to report the violations.
- Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Architectural Committee, of the Beautification Committee or possibly becoming the SACA Secretary, please contact a current officer.
President’s Comments
- Thank you to all who attended. Be neighborly and help each other when you can.
- Drive safely - The speed limit is 25 mph on all Staman Acres Roads.
- Contact Kurt Vaaler, Maria Guido or Kathie Brown with any questions or comments.