Strawberry Hill Estates HOA Annual Meeting – Thursday, May 1, 2025

The Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association (SHEHA) Annual Meeting
will be on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm at Strawberry Park (May 6th if weather/rain delay).

Please plan to attend this meeting as the new key fobs for park access will be distributed. You can also bring your HOA dues ($150; checks made payable to Strawberry
Hill Estates HOA) to this meeting. Please see Treasurer/Secretary Preetha Hartzler.

The Strawberry Hill Estates and Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Associations
have decided to increase security and safety at Strawberry Park by changing the
outdated key/lock system at the entrance gate to a key fob/lock system starting this
Spring.

The new system will operate exactly like the old key/lock system; instead of a key, you
will have a key fob. Each household or lot owner will be issued ONE numbered key fob
for entrance to the park. Once this change occurs, your existing keys are unnecessary
and can be discarded. Please do not lose your key fob; a $25 charge will be assessed
for a new key fob and your old key fob will be deactivated from the system. Instructions
on how to use the new key fob will be discussed at the meeting and will also be posted
on the website.

In addition to the key fobs, various park projects will be discussed. We have received
some estimates on a new dock, which we are coordinating with the Strawberry Point
Bluffs HOA. We would like to gather as much neighborhood input as possible before
an estimate is accepted and construction begins!

We hope to see at least one member from each home at the meeting! Thanks, neighbors!

Bunco

To all ladies in Strawberry Point Bluffs and Strawberry Hill Estates,

Now that Covid is well behind us, let’s take a look at bringing ladies Bunco back. We all had a ball playing the game and, best of all, making and developing friendships with our neighbors. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, March 13, 6:30PM at 5206 Gallagher (the Greko residence).

If you plan to attend please email Nancy Greko (njgreko@gmail.com) as to your attendance.

Let the good times roll!
Your co-chairs,
Jeanette Dalton & Nancy Greko

New Key Fobs Coming Soon for Park Access

The Strawberry Hill Estates and Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Associations have decided to increase security and safety at Strawberry Park by changing the outdated key/lock system at the entrance gate to a key fob/lock system starting this Spring (April/May 2025).

The new system will operate exactly like the old key/lock system only instead of a key, you will have a key fob. Each household or lot owner will be issued ONE numbered key fob to be used for entrance to the park. Once this change occurs, your existing keys will not be needed and can be discarded. Please do not lose your key fob or a $25 charge will be assessed for a new key fob, and your old key fob will be deactivated from the system and will no longer work.

Key fobs will be distributed at this year’s HOA meetings, so please plan to attend. Instructions on how to use the new key fob will be demonstrated at these meetings, be distributed with your new key fob, and will also be posted on the website. If you have any questions, please contact one of your Board Members.

2025 Pontoon Slip Drawing

The 2025 Pontoon Slip Drawing will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm (sharp) at Strawberry Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early for drawing registration and form compliance.

The rules have been updated for 2025 and require a form be filled out and signed by the boat owner. The form must be brought to the pontoon drawing (see rules/form here).

A donation of $500 is required and must be paid prior to the drawing (see rules here). Any person not awarded a slip will have their payment returned immediately following the drawing. Checks can be written out to “SLJPC”.

The pontoon slip drawing rules can be viewed here.

Boat Storage Reminder (Strawberry Point Bluffs HOA)

Dear neighbors and members of the Strawberry Point Bluffs HOA:

As a friendly reminder, the Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Association bylaws state, “Boats, trailers and other recreational vehicles are not to be stored closer to the road than the closest point of the residence.” Our bylaws were designed to preserve property values and protect the aesthetic beauty of the community. We respectfully request that you adhere to these bylaws.

Thank you,

The Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Association Board

Boat Ramp Repairs & Closure

Construction to replace the boat ramp concrete has been rescheduled. Construction will begin sometime during the week of November 11th, dependent on the weather, and will remain closed for the following 8 days until the concrete is cured enough to drive on.

Please make note of the closing and inform any company that has been contacted for boat removal from the lake. If you have any questions, please contact a board member in your homeowners’ association.

Feedback Requested Re: Earlier Drawdown of Lake Levels

The Huron River Chain of Lakes Association [formerly known as Portage, Base & Whitewood Owners Association (PBWOA)] has been advised that there may be a question of an earlier drawdown of our lake levels via the John Flook Dam. Both Washtenaw and Livingston Counties feel the discussion should include affected residents/riparians.  

Historically, and per court order, the drawdown has been done in mid-November. However, it has been proposed that an earlier date (as early as October 1st) be required.

Please let the HRCOLA know what you think about this possibility. Your response to this question is greatly appreciated. Please respond to mail@hrcola.org before August 5th.