2019 Summer Newsletter

Village Oaks Common Areas Association

Welcome to the Village Oaks digital newsletter, thank you for checking it out! In this newsletter, you will find details about our summer activities and neighborhood news. There are links to sign up and volunteer this summer for our events too. The pool opens Saturday, see you then! Happy Summer!

Memorial Day BBQ

Monday, May 27th, 12-2pm

22859 Brook Forest

Novi, MI

Dues must be up-to-date to renew the pool card. BBQ tickets will be handed out at check-in. Guests $5.00 a person and entrance may be denied if the pool is getting close to or at capacity. Cash or credit will be accepted.


The pool will open at 11:30 am for the noon BBQ!
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VOCAA Summer 2019 Calendar

VOCAA Summer 2019 Calendar

May 25: Pool Opens at Noon

May 27: Memorial Day BBQ at the Pool – 12:00-2:00 pm

June 6: Floatie Nite – 5:30 -7:30 pm

June 6, 7, and 8: VOCAA Annual Garage Sale 9 am-5pm

June 14: Last Day of School Pool Pizza Party – 5:30-7:30 pm

June 20: Floatie Nite – 5:30 -7:30 pm

July 4: VOCAA 4th of July Celebration – check the website and facebook page for details

July 11: Floatie Nite – 5:30-7:30 pm

July 18: Floatie Nite – 5:30-7:30 pm and a late night swim till 10:00 pm

Aug. 1: Floatie Nite – 5:30-7:30 pm

Aug. 3: Adult Pool Party– 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Aug. 8: Floatie Night- 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Aug. 22: Floatie Nite – 5:30 -7:30 pm

Sept. 14: Family Fun Night – check the website and facebook page for details

VOCAA Summer 2019 Calendar

Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4th, 10am-4pm

22859 Brook Forest

Novi, MI

9:30 am – Check-in for the parade at VO elementary parking lot

10:00 am - Parade starts

11:00 am - Welcome and the prince and princess introductions

11:30 am- Picnic Opens

Hotdogs, Bounce houses, Kona Ice, Pool Games!

A valid ID for all homeowners 21 and up, with up-to-date dues, will be needed for a wristband if you want to consume alcohol!
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2019 Pool Hours

2019 Pool Hours

May 25 - June 13

Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm - 9 pm

Monday - Thursday: 3:30 - 8 pm

Friday: 3:30 - 9 pm


June 14 - September 3

Everyday: 12 pm - 9 pm

2019 Pool Hours
Nominate 4th of July Princess and Prince

Open to any VOCAA residents’ child ages 5-7.

Sign Up To Volunteer For Our Many Summer Activities!

Sign Up To Volunteer For Our Many Summer Activities!

Send and to the office or activites@vocaa.com
Sign Up To Volunteer For Our Many Summer Activities!

Important VOCAA Neighborhood Information

Dues are Due

If you have not paid your dues, please contact the office to do so. You cannot renew your pool card or rent the clubhouse until dues are paid. Thank you.

Fall 2018 Renovations

This past fall the clubhouse kitchen and ladies bathroom were renovated, and they are beautiful. Take a look when the office is open. If you are interested in renting the clubhouse for a graduation party, bridal or baby shower, birthday party or event, contact the office. Rentals are only to VOCAA homeowners. $275.00 for the rental and $225.00 refundable deposit are required.

POOL

POOL


Summer is almost here, which means one thing; pool time! You will need to have your pool card validated; a lifeguard will be able to help you. We will be using last years card if you have it and validating it for the 2019 pool season. Proof of residency may be required. Remember your dues must be up-to-date to use the pool. If you have any questions, please contact the office.


A few reminders about our VOCAA pool rules:


Guests: Only residents are allowed to have a pool card, guests cost $3 per person or $10 for a family, and you must stay with them at all times. Children UNDER THE AGE OF 12 are NOT allowed to have a guest. Members between the ages of 12-17 are allowed, ONE guest. If parents check in guests then they MUST BE on the pool deck or in the pool at all times. Residents who have grandchildren are allowed to bring them to the pool free of charge, but you must stay with them at all times. If you need to purchase an associate pass for a babysitter or nanny, the cost is $50 per season and they are only valid while the member is present.


Large parties: Members who have 6 or MORE GUESTS may not be allowed in based on attendance. If the pool is at or near capacity, the lifeguards have the right to limit or deny guests entrance to the pool.


Private Parties: Private parties are NOT ALLOWED on the pool deck, all food and beverages must be consumed in the park or preferably in the clubhouse under a rental agreement. A private party consists of 8 or MORE people.

NO glass allowed on the pool deck.


The complete list of rules is published on our website in the Pool Information section along with the form to sign up for swim lessons.

POOL

2019 Swim Lessons

This year we will continue to offer one-week classes. Feel free to sign up for as many as you would like. Please understand it may take more than one session for your child to pass a level. Additional times or classes may be offered depending on the number of registrations.


2019 Session Date


Session 1: June 17 – June 21

Session 2: June 24 – June 28

Session 3: July 8 – July 12

Session 4: July 15 – July 19

Session 5: July 22 – July 26

Session 6: July 29 – August 2


For a complete schedule of times and sessions, please check the website.


If you would like to have your child tested for the proper level placement, please call the pool (248) 349-0724 to see when the swim instructor can evaluate your child.

Lakes Maintenance Program & Water Use

Lakes Maintenance Program & Water Use

Each homeowner is responsible for reading and following restrictions as posted during lake treatments. The 2019 lake maintenance treatments began this past week. Algae treatments will continue through the summer, and may also include an application to control nuisance aquatic weeds. Depending on what conditions and growth are observed, different treatment formulas (both algaecide and aquatic herbicide) are applied to best control the growth that is actually occurring each year.


Each treatment/application includes a posting in each yard of 1) The chemicals applied and 2) any water use restrictions such as limits on lawn irrigation. Members who use the lakes for lawn irrigation must pay attention to each posting and turn off sprinklers when notified. We try to avoid the use of the aquatic herbicides that might affect lawns, but certain lake weed types may result in a short suspension of lawn watering. Weed treatments requiring suspension of sprinklers have in recent years been made in late May or early June, later for Village Oaks Lake.


The lakes' belong to the Association, not to adjacent property owners, and our Association is responsible for water quality control as well as general lake maintenance. Use of the resources for lawn irrigation is a privilege, not a right. Owners must observe the water treatment restrictions as they are posted during each application.

Lakes Maintenance Program & Water Use

Clubhouse Parking Lot

The parking lot is for those who rent out the clubhouse or are using the pool. NO overnight parking or overflow parking for your residence allowed. Violators will be towed.

Speed Limit

Speed Limit

The neighborhood speed limit is 25mph. Please remind all those in your household of this. As the weather gets warmer, more neighbors will be out walking and riding bikes. Please go SLOW and remember that we do not have sidewalks.

Speed Limit

Bike Riders and Walkers

Please remember to ride your bike or walk on the side of the street. Parents; please, please remind your children of this as many kids like to ride their bikes in the middle of the road. Let's be courteous to all!

Clubhouse Dumpster

The dumpster is for use of the VOCAA Clubhouse and Pool ONLY!!! All residents are now billed through their summer and winter taxes for trash removal. Please place items at the side of your driveway and do not dump into the dumpster.

Dogs

Dogs

Per The City of Novi, all dogs must be walked on a leash. Any residents having issues with this may contact the non-emergency line of the police department. And please pick up your dog poop!

Dogs

Boats, RVs, Commercial Vehicles

Remember that these items are not allowed to be stored in driveways or on the street for more than 72 hours. This is directly addressed in our Homeowners Covenants and City of Novi ordinances so please abide by them.


All of the subdivision covenants and bylaws are located on the website for residents to view and print if needed.

VOCAA Yard of the Month


June thru August one VOCAA household, in good standing, will be chosen as yard of the month. A VOCAA sign will be place in the yard and the monthly winners will have their picture taken and featured on the website. Yard of the Month winners will also receive a Home Depot Gift card.

So, get your flowers planted and yards cleaned up, we will be out looking for our first yard soon!!!

If you see a yard we should look at, let the office know!!

Village Oaks Common Areas Association

Village Oaks Common Areas Association

Board of Directors

Kendall Joy……………………………..…........Chairman

Gary Gaughan ……………………...............Vice Chairman

Sal Portuesi........................................Secretary

Maggie Harder...................................Treasurer

Matt Christopherson.........................Board Member

Barbara Clayton…………………...….........Board Member

Julie Endres.......................................Board Member

Kathy Fenchel……………………..…...........Board Member

Shirley George...................................Board Member

Judy Halvorsen.................................Board Member

Jennifer Loiselle...............................Board Member

Kadria Portuesi.................................Board Member

Jason Roller......................................Board Member

Katie Soboleski.................................Board Member

Dave Staudt......................................Board Member

Committee Chairs

Activities..........................................Jennifer Loiselle

Architectural Control........................Sal Portuesi

Facilities...........................................Julie Endres

Lakes………........................................Gary Gaughan

Pool..................................................Matt Christopherson

Public Relations………………..…...........Jason Roller

Clubhouse & Commons Areas

Business and Facilities Manager………..Jim Eagan

Business Office Hours

Monday......................................9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday.....................................................CLOSED

Wednesday................................9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thursday ...................................9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday........................CLOSED

22859 Brook Forest, Novi, MI, USA office@vocaa.com (248) 349-0510 vocaa.com

IMPORTANT CITY OF NOVI CONTACT NUMBERS

Contact the Novi Ordinance Enforcement Officers 248-735-5678 with questions or concerns regarding:


Graffiti, fences, weeds or un-mowed lawns, dumpster or storage containers, litter and storage of trash receptacles, inoperable, unlicensed or scrap vehicles, commercial vehicles parked in residential zone, zoning violations, home occupations, recreational vehicle storage, public sidewalk snow removal, firewood storage, compost piles, excessive pets (more than 3 dogs or cats/dwelling), failure to pick up animal waste, soil erosion and runoff, open and/or unsafe structure.


Contact the Novi Department of Public Service 248-735-5640 with concerns regarding Maintenance of City Streets and Traffic Devices, Water and Sewer issues.