Joint Access Committee Position Vacancies

We are in need of volunteers to fill vacant positions on the Joint Access Committee (JAC).

The JAC is a committee of four members of the Strawberry Point Bluffs Home Owners Association and four members of the Strawberry Hill Estates Home Owners Association. The JAC overseas the park and boat launch, to include, among other things, the daily operation of the park, making recommendations for capital improvements, and making recommendations for repairs and/or replacements of park furnishings and equipment. The park is a tremendous neighborhood asset and volunteers are need to ensure it stays that way!

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the SPBHA board at board@strawberrypointbluffs.org or the SHEHA board at board@strawberryhillestates.org

Strawberry Point Bluffs HOA Updates

Bluffs lawsuit update

The Bluffs lawsuit that started last fall concerning an unapproved garage structure that was under construction was decided by the Court last month in favor of the HOA. That structure will not be built, the construction materials will be removed or permanently covered, and no building will occur without first getting approval from the HOA.  Your HOA board filed the lawsuit to uphold our building and use restrictions. Per our building and use restrictions any building (home, garage, shed) must be approved by the HOA board in addition to getting any required permits or approvals from the township and county before construction starts. 

Bluffs HOA dues update

The option to pay dues early and save offered earlier this year was a big success. Thanks to all of you that took advantage of this! It brought in the needed funds to be able to take care of our financial obligations. With the early payment option now over please know we will send out a dues payment notice by early March (as we usually do) to the homeowners that didn’t choose to pay early. Also, a reminder for any homeowner that plans to be gone the month of March that you can always mail in your dues payment without an invoice to our PO Box 612, Hamburg MI 48139.

SPBHA Dues Increase Results

Bluffs Homeowners – Thank you for voting
the proposal to change the annual dues has passed!

After the meeting on Tuesday July 16 we had 42 yes votes and 3 no votes. We continued to accept votes after Tuesday and now have 51 yes votes, a full 2/3 of our HOA members. The board planned to accept ballots through the end of July, as voting was not “closed” as of our Tuesday evening meeting date.

The new dues amount of $125 is effective with next year’s dues payment March 2020. Homeowners who want to take advantage of a dues price of $105 and prepay up to 3 years of dues can make out your check to SPBHOA and mail it to our PO Box 612 Hamburg, MI 48139. We plan to mail a letter out by the first week of August to make sure all HOA members are notified about this prepay option.

Thank you for your support
 Your HOA Board members,

Marge Andres
(313) 402-6240
margeandres@aol.com

Jim Dwyer
(586) 899-4195
jimmarydwyer90@charter.net

Beth Freiberg
(810) 923-1389
mbethf@gmail.com

John Greko
(717) 254-9170
john.greko@gmail.com

Craig Haitz
(313) 909-9055
c.a.haitz@gmail.com

Frank Nelson
(248) 767-3389
franklyours582003@yahoo.com

 

Strawberry Point Bluffs – Voting on Dues Change Notice

Important Notice from your HOA board – We need your vote on a dues change

As we discussed at our annual HOA membership meeting in April to be able to properly fund our homeowners association we need an increase in our annual dues. With the two insurance policies we pay for each year (liability for the park and directors liability) and a few other annual fees we incur we use up about 80% of our annual dues without even contributing anything to our park property or spending anything to benefit our neighborhood. Assets at the park need annual maintenance and we need to be able to replace items when needed. We also need to be able to pay for legal fees when needed to uphold and defend our HOA building and use rules.

Back in 1973 the developer had set the dues at $30 per year. Based on inflation $30 in 1973 would equal over $170 in 2019 dollars based on inflation.

Your HOA board is asking for your vote to increase our dues to $125 per year effective with our dues payable next year. With our dues at $125 per year we would have proper funding each year to be able to run our HOA. Just like our own individual households the association needs proper funds to be able to pay its bills and be able to operate. As you know board member positions are volunteer. We need volunteers for our board each year to help run our association, and our board needs to have adequate funding to run the association.

You can download an absentee ballot here. We ask for everyone׳s participation in this very important vote.

We have a special meeting scheduled for July 16, 2019 at the Hamburg Township Senior Center at 7:30pm. Meeting attendance is not required for you to be able to vote. The meeting will be available for questions and discussion concerning this change in dues.

Thank you for your support

Your HOA Board members,
Marge Anders (313) 402-6240 margeandres@aol.com
Jim Dwyer (586) 899-4195 jimmarydwyer90@charter.net
Beth Freiberg (810) 923-1389  mbethf@gmail.com
John Greko  (717) 254-9170 john.greko@gmail.com
Craig Haitz (313) 909-9055 c.a.haitz@gmail.com
Frank Nelson (248) 767-3389 franklyours582003@yahoo.com

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Boards of Directors & Park Committee Members – 2017-2018

Strawberry Point Bluffs

President: Craig Haitz
Vice President: Jim Dwyer
Treasurer: Frank Nelson
Secretary: Beth Freiberg

Member at large: Laura McGinity
Member at large: Marge Andres

Strawberry Hill Estates

President: David Walmroth
Vice President/Secretary: Corinne Kass
Treasurer: Craig Mestach

Park Joint Access Committee

President: Craig Mestach
Vice President: Marge Andres
Secretary: Sean Kass
Treasurer (and Park Key keeper): Irene Gauthier

Estates representative: Kris Bellinghausen
Estates representative: Scott B.
Bluffs representative: Laura McGinity
Bluffs representative: Craig Haitz

Association Addresses

Strawberry Point Bluffs
PO Box 612
Hamburg, MI 48139-0612

Strawberry Hill Estates
PO Box 833
Hamburg, MI 48139-0833

Strawberry Point Bluffs – Special Meeting on July 13, 2017

Update Message

Posted July 16, 2017

Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners
Special Association Meeting Follow Up

Thank you to all who were able to attend the meeting last Thursday July 13th. To update those who were not able to attend there is not a need for any special assessment at this time, as insurance will be paying our ongoing legal costs. It was also discussed that trial is currently scheduled to begin the week of August 21st.

 

Your HOA board members

Beth Freiberg, Jim Dwyer, Laura McGinity

Frank Nelson, Marge Andres, Craig Haitz

Original Message

Posted June 17, 2017

Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Association
Special Association Meeting
Thursday July 13, 2017 at 7:30pm
Hamburg Senior Center

 

The Board of Directors of the Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Association requests your attendance at this meeting to discuss the current ongoing lawsuit that is in process with our association. The key topic will be a special assessment needed to help cover legal costs of this lawsuit.

We do plan to get more information to you prior to the meeting date.

Your current board members:

Beth Freiberg,   Jim Dwyer,   Laura McGinity,   Frank Nelson,   Marge Andres,   Craig Haitz

 

www.strawberryhillestates.org

Estates Annual Homeowners Meeting – 2016

Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association
Annual Meeting Announcement

Your attendance at the annual meeting is appreciated. One-third of the Members in Good Standing is required for a voting quorum.

Subject: Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hamburg Township Senior Center

Agenda: See attached: SHEHA Invite – Annual HOA Meeting 2016

 

Dues Reminder: Payment of last year’s (2015) dues is required in order to be able to vote. Dues for 2016 are $75, and required by June 1st. Please make checks payable to Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association and mail to the below address. If you have any questions about your dues, contact treasurer Craig Mestach at 734-417-9224.

Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association
P. O. Box 833
Hamburg, MI 48139-0833

Boards of Directors, Park Access Committee Members for 2015/2016

The Board Members for the 2015-2016 term are:

Strawberry Point Bluffs

President:  Craig Haitz
Vice President and Treasurer:  Dave Swanson
Secretary:  Carla Dalrymple

Members at large:

Laura McGinity
Steve Scheuring

 

Strawberry Hill Estates

President: David Walmroth
Vice President: Mary McLaughlin
Treasurer: Craig Mestach
Secretary: Mary McLaughlin

The Park, Joint Access Committee

Estates representative, Committee Chair: Mary McCaughlin
Bluffs representative: Steve Scheuring
Park Treasurer and Park Keys: Irene Gauthier

Bluffs Annual Homeowners Meeting – 2014

STRAWBERRY POINT BLUFFS

SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

2014 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamburg Senior Community Center. There are no new business items to discuss.  Please see the Agenda below for more information.

Please keep in mind that it takes a minimum of 25 households to establish a quorum.  Your attendance is needed, and will give you an excellent opportunity to meet with your neighbors and to voice any concerns or suggestions you may have.  Please mark the date for the meeting on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there.

NOTE:  The Board is in need of new members.  The current Board has many members that have held these responsibilities for several years now and it is time for other members of the Association to step up and take responsibility.  The order of replacement based on longevity is as follows:  Tricia Erskine, George Rogers, Don Houston, Leonard Dorazio, Tracy Uguccioni, Christopher Brehm.

Your Annual Dues Statement is enclosed.  Please remit your dues promptly.  The current dues are $50. At this time the Board does not see any need for a special assessment. The Access Committee has requested that the dues be increased by $50.00 to support improvements to Strawberry Park.  If you feel inclined to help with this please make a voluntary contribution and the proceeds will be given to the Access Committee and we will recognize your generosity.

 

AGENDA

Call to order
a. Roll call of members present
Report of the Secretary
Report of the Treasure
Report of the President
Old Business
a. Funding improvements at Strawberry Park
b. Deeded rights to the park
c. Need for new Board members
New Business
a. Any business that may come before the Board
Adjournmnt

 

Election of New Board Members:

The Board currently consists of six members.  Three members must be lakeside property owners and three must be non-lakeside property owners.  We have six current and potential members and will need to vote.  We will take nominations from the floor.

 

Name Position Side Term Expires
George Rogers President Non-Lakeside 2013
Don Houston Vice President Non- Lakeside 2014
Tracy Uguccioni Treasurer Lakeside 2014
Leonard Dorazio  Secretary Lakeside 2014
Tricia Erskine Trustee Non-Lakeside 2013
Christopher Brehm Trustee Lakeside 2014

 

Standing Elections:

We welcome the nomination of any community member that would like to join the Board for the 2014-2016 term.

 

Estates Annual Homeowners Meeting – 2014

Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association
Annual Meeting Announcement

Your attendance at the annual meeting is appreciated. One-third of the Members in good standing are required for a voting quorum.

Subject: Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hamburg Township Senior Center

Agenda:

  • Roll Call of the Membership (President)
  • Minutes of 2013 Meeting (Secretary)
  • Treasurer’s Report (Treasurer)
    • Accounts report and dues payment summary
    • Legal fee payment from lawsuit report
  • Report on vote for Beach maintenance
  • New Business
    • Other topics as raised by the membership during the meeting.
  • Election of Directors
    • Please contact Mary McLaughlin (734-646-5363 or memc@ieee.org) in advance of the meeting to nominate someone for a Director position. Process is described at: www.strawberryhillestates.org. Note: Advance nomination is required in the bylaws and must be received 15 days prior to the meeting. Please call Mary if you have questions.
    • Current Directors and respective Board Officer positions; all have been re-nominated:
      • Treasurer – Craig Mestach
      • Vice President and Secretary – Mary McLaughlin
      • President – David Walmroth
  • Close

 

Dues Reminder: Payment of 2014 dues is due prior to the meeting start in order to be able to vote. Dues are $75, and mailing your payments to the address below in advance is appreciated. Please make checks payable to Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association and mail in to the below address. If you have any questions about your dues, contact Craig Mestach at 734-417-9224.

Strawberry Hill Estates Homeowners Association
P. O. Box 833
Hamburg, MI 48139-0833