Lexington Heights, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting

August 9, 2025

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by association President, Bob Alimpich, at 9:06 AM.

II. Trustees Present

Bob Alimpich, Liz Alimpich, Debbie Bonneau, Janice Hall, John Medovarsky, Don McColman, Lynn Secord, Dottie Schulte, Sandy Warner (on phone)

III. Reading of the July 12,2025 Minutes

Dottie motioned to accept the July 26, 2025 Minutes as written. Liz seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. (202520)

IV. Treasurer’s Report

Liz reported a balance of $112,582.38 in the bank. Collection statements were mailed out for overdue accounts. A deadline of August 13 has been given for delinquent accounts to be paid or they will be taken to court. There is a total of $37,113.07 in accounts receivable. This amount reflects many years of receivables. Sandy asked if Liz could separate out the accounts receivable for only this year. Court costs are added to the bill for delinquent accounts.

V. A Motion was made to verify the election results of 2025. Debbie made the Motion. Jan seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. (202521)

VI. A Motion was made to destroy the 2024 election materials. Dottie made the Motion. Don seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. (202522)

The Board presented Debbie with a thank you card and small gift for her service to the community. Debbie thanked everyone for their love and support. She thinks this is the best community.

VII. Swearing in of Board members

Bob Alimpich, Jan Hall, Julie Hayden, Lynn Secord, and Dottie Schulte were sworn in for two year terms.

All officers were sworn in to serve in their current Board positions. Bob Alimpich (President), John Medovarsky (Vice-president), Liz Alimpich (Treasurer), Lynn Secord (Secretary/Webmaster))

VIII. Member Comments/Concerns

Kurt R. on Grove is concerned about the water quality of Mill Creek. He urged the Board to post a sign saying that Mill Creek is unfit for swimming. Kurt took some samples using an EPA test kit and he also contacted Sanilac County to do some water testing. One sample was taken where Mill Creek dumps into Lake Huron. This sample was 450 parts per million positive for E coli. Another sample was taken at the drain coming out of the seawall on the west end of Mill Creek. That sample came back at 650. Subsequently, Bob got some sample bottles from the Lexington Water Department and Bob and Kurt went and took more samples. Those test results were much lower. (Seawall at boat ramp/106.7.) (West end Mill Creek/235.9) Kurt is puzzled as to why there is such a difference in the numbers. Dottie mentioned that if the samples were taken on different days that could make a big difference. John said that if you look at the Health Dept.’s website that shows the weekly testing in the Lexington harbor there are some drastic number changes. Sometimes due to rain, etc. Kurt then mentioned that the Township sent out a vacuum truck to the Grove lift station recently. Kurt continues to think that there is a leak somewhere. Bob thinks we need to be proactive and continue taking water samples. Kurt doesn’t think it is safe for anyone to swim in Mill Creek and to post signs no swimming in Mill Creek. There was a discussion about who would be responsible for posting a sign at Mill Creek. Lynn suggested that Sanilac County or Worth Township would be the responsible parties. Dottie said that we are not an official lab and can’t close a beach. John will follow through with another letter. Bob will take another sample in a week. Kurt shared that the EPA mean is 300. Bob then spoke about the numbers and making sure we are talking apples to apples. Kurt is talking parts per million. The tests from Lexington water department are E coli colonies per 100 milliliters. Bob said that all samples go to the Lexington Water Dept. Then there was a discussion about the installation of the sewers and that the gravel under mat be acting like a French drain. John shared part of a letter we received from the Health Dept. “The surface water samples collected were found to be anticipated ranges for surface water. I haven’t had the opportunity to visit the site as of today, but plan on doing so. Our field staff have made a couple of visits without any noticeable odors. (referring to Grove pump station)” Then Jan read “Daily geometric range of E coli in the great lakes vary, but generally the water is considered safe for swimming if the daily geometric range is below 300 per 100 ml.” There was a discussion about so many other sources that run into Mill Creek from the farms and drains on the other side of the highway. John will follow up with another letter to Bryant Wilke, Sanilac County Health Officer.

A concern was brought up about a house on Grove that has dug up a lot of dirt around some trees by the Mill creek. Jan has talked with the young man that is staying there and he assured Jan that it would be taken care of soon. Bob will go down there.

Debbie urged the Board to work with our neighboring associations. Lynn said that she would be happy to contact Great Lakes and Huronia Heights if provided with the names and email addresses of association presidents. In years past, we have had meetings with our neighboring associations.

Glady thanked Debbie for being on the Board and being a leader. Glady said that she has learned a lot about the bluff from Debbie and that Debbie has been a valuable community member.

IX. Clubhouse Manager-Jan Britz

Jan said she was all ready for the Hippie Fest party. She mentioned that she receives phone calls regarding other issues because her phone number is listed on the website. Liz said her phone number could be added to the website.

X. Bluff/Parkway- Liz, Lynn, Sandy, Jan

Lynn presented a check list that lists what has been completed, what is on-going, and what has been removed from the bluff plan. Thanks to Sandy for making this list. This will be presented at the General meeting on August 16. Lynn then discussed the biggest project to be completed this season, which is trimming and cutting between Ivy and Juniper. This will cover over 220 feet from the big tree north of Ivy to the Juniper stairs. The cutting will target all box elders, sumac, and other invasives. All mature trees will be left to grow and flourish, but some branches will be cut to provide a view. This is a different approach from what was done some years ago by Billy. Lynn presented a quote from 2018 that showed how much was spent then. It showed that this area has not been cut since 2018. That’s 7 years ago. The quote also includes taking out a group of box elders north of the Juniper stairs. She then showed a chart to the Board outlining two quotes for the same job. One quote was from Billy and the other quote was from Brad Rightenberg. Both are licensed and insured. The bluff committee had also met with Evergreen Tree Service. They never submitted a bid. Lynn also tried to contact Timberwolf to no avail. The bluff committee discussed doing a test area to eradicate sumac with organic herbicide. The Board decided that the Juniper bluff is too fragile to cause more erosion with removing sumac. The Board is going to select another area to do a test on using organic herbicide to eradicate sumac and then do a native planting in the area. The Board decided to hire Brad Rightenberg Tree Service for $6,890. Brad estimates it will take him and his crew at least three days to complete this job. It includes hauling away all debris. The rest of the money in the Motion will be used for the test area of eradicating sumac and replanting.

Lynn made a Motion to spend $7,500 to execute a blanket approach between the large tree north of Ivy and the clump of trees north of Juniper and to do a test case of 25 feet using an herbicide on sumac in a location to be determined. Dottie seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. (202523)

XI. Beaches/Boat Ramp/Jetties – John, Dottie, Don

Dottie reported that the dead fish are a result of a lack of oxygen. It is normal to get some dead fish and it happens every year. John will get a hold of Parker to get a quote on restoring/repairing the Ivy jetty. This would only be adding metal to the existing jetty to help protect the toe of the bluff and collect sand to expand the beach. John also has the stamps for the jetties.

XII. Clubhouse/Playground – Bob, John, John, Julie

Jan questioned if we need to test for radon under the clubhouse. Bob said we could put a test down there. Quotes will need to be obtained for the foundation work at the clubhouse. Don offered to clean the gutters at the clubhouse. The downspout near the chimney needs to be repaired. The merry-go-round will be repaired. Bob, Mark, and some other volunteers will dismantle it so it can be repaired. The new Maple tree has black dots on the leaves. Julie said when the leaves fall off, they need to be raked up so that the disease doesn’t spread. It doesn’t harm the tree.

XIII. Old Business

Mark suggested using 21 aa ground limestone on the Oak Ramp. Mark thought about 4 tons would be needed. Liz thinks the limestone would be hard to walk on without shoes. John offered to get a quote from Parker to install a hand railing on the Oak ramp. John needs to measure the area.

XIV. Election Committee – Liz, Debbie, Sandy

Sandy has prepared an election report. She will share it at the General meeting.

XV. New Business

Assignments for the General meeting were made. Julie will contact Renee, Glady, and Debbie to work.

Bob discussed wanting to buy a gas-powered pole saw with harness. It would cost about $900.

XVI. Adjournment

Liz motioned to adjourn. Julie seconded. All in favor. (202524)

August 16, General Meeting 10:00 AM

August 16, Euchre 7:00 PM

August 23, Corn Roast 1:00PM – 4:00 PM

Sept. 13, Board Meeting 9:00 AM

Sept. 13, Euchre 7:00 PM

Sept. 27 Board Meeting 9:00 AM

October 11, Chili Fest 6:00 PM