⇒  WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGES  ⇐

COMING THIS SUMMER

The playground will undergo an exciting re-design along with

the installation of brand-new playscape equipment.

The updated space will offer fun, safe, and engaging features

for children of all ages to enjoy.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the

new and improved playground!

Amendment  Update

The Board of Directors is happy to report that the

Amended & Restated Consolidating Master Deed & Bylaw

has been APPROVED by the Mortgagees.

      Number of Mortgagee Voters: 123     

66 2/3% Required to Pass: 82

                 Votes Received: 1                 

           Votes Not Received: 122         

YES Votes: 123

NO Votes: 0

Mortgagee ballots were sent out December 20, 2024. The 90-day voting period to return the ballots concluded on March 19, 2025.

Please note, a non-response by a mortgage company is considered a YES vote (MCL 559.190a).  Accordingly, all the mortgage companies that did not respond are counted as a “YES” vote.

The approval by the mortgagees that hold mortgages for units in the Villages is the final step in the voting process.

The newly approved Amended and Restated Consolidating Master Deed and Bylaws will now be sent to the Iosco County Register of Deeds office to be officially recorded into the County records.

Once the newly recorded Master Deed & Bylaws are sent back to the office, it will officially be adopted, and will supersede all previous versions.

Copies will be printed of the newly recorded Master Deed & Bylaws and will be distributed to every Co-owner. This will bring to a conclusion a years-long process to revise our Bylaws to be in compliance with current law and remove references to the original developer, Aspen.

In order to save substantially on postage cost,

please contact the office if you are able to pickup your copy of  the

newly adopted Amended & Restated Consolidating Master Deed & Bylaws

ASSOCIATION DUES FOR 2025

The Villages of Oscoda monthly Association dues will increase to $77.00 per month

effective January 1, 2025.   

Check out the Association’s newsletter,

“The Village Chatter”, for more details.

NEW RUBBISH REMOVAL GUIDELINE

Waste Management is moving to “Automated Trash Collection” company wide. This includes the Villages of Oscoda, HOA beginning June 26, 2023. The “Automated Collection” uses standardized wheeled, lidded carts specially designed for collection vehicles with robotic arms that pick up and empty carts.

To make this transition, Waste Management will deliver a 96-gallon trash cart to your residence during the week of June 19th.

If you need an extra 96-gallon cart, please contact Waste Management Customer Service at (866) 797-9018. Additional carts are $12.56 per cart per month and will be billed directly by Waste Management to each resident that requests an extra cart.

If you find that the new 96-gallon carts do not fit in the trash shed for your residence, or if the size is more than you need or can handle, you have the option of choosing a 64-gallon trash cart. Please contact the Association office at (989) 739-4915 to switch out your 96-gallon cart for the smaller one. 

If you are not a full-time resident, please contact the Association office to make arrangements to have your new trash cart delivered to your residence. 

Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Place trash cart out by the curb by 6:00 a.m. Monday morning or as early as possible on the day of pickup to make sure that it gets picked up.

   

  The use of other containers placed at the curb (such as trash bags, store purchased trash containers, boxes, etc.) will not be picked up.        

• All trash must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid firmly closed.  

• Place carts at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet away from obstacles (such as trees, cars, mailboxes, etc.)                                                                                 

• Residents are permitted to put their address on the cart using a marker or with stickers (like what is used on mailboxes). Waste Management owns the carts and ask all residents NOT to use paint as it makes the carts unsightly when at the curb. 

                                                                     

• If you would like Waste Management to dispose of your old trash can(s), simply place the old, EMPTY trash can at the road next to the new cart with a sign or note taped to it indicating that you want to have it thrown out. The note can say “TRASH” or “DRIVER PLEASE TAKE” for example.

• After trash pickup, trash carts are required to be stored out of view from the road and surrounding units.

• All trash carts have a serial number assigned to the unit address. When you move, the trash carts should remain with the unit. 

• Units in the 4-plex area will need to trim the bush by the storage shed in order to get the trash cart in and out.                                                         

Let’s all work together to keep our community

a beautiful place to live and visit.

THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR MEETINGS, PARTIES

OR OTHER PLANNED EVENT GATHERINGS.

CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

A Reminder to all Co-owners who are leasing their units.

Per Article 1, Section 4(a)(viii) the Board of Directors has the authority to make rules and regulations in accordance with Article VI and Article VII of the by-laws.

Article VII, Section 25 gives the definition and explanation of leasing units. It also states that

“Notice of any lease, together with such additional information as may be required by the Board, shall be given to the Board by the Co-owner within ten (10) days of execution of the lease. Such Co-owner must make available to the lessee copies of the Condominium Documents…”

The board feels this is a very important part of the requirements of Co-owners who are leasing their units.

On November 10, 2015, the board of directors voted unanimously to place fines on any Co-owner who fails to submit a Rental Packet and accompanying lease for their units within 10 days of the execution of the lease.
The fine schedule will go as follows: The Co-owner must submit the Rental Packet and lease for the unit within ten (10) days of the execution of the lease or a $25.00 fine will be assessed to their account.

Should the Co-owner fail to submit the Rental Packet and lease within 30 days after the lease has been executed, there will be an additional $25.00 fine and will continue to accrue a $25.00 fine every 30 days following that until the rental packet and lease has been submitted. The Co-owner will have an opportunity to a hearing with the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled monthly Board meeting, should the co-owner wish to dispute the fine or to explain why the Rental Packet and/or lease was not submitted
within the required time frame.

Do you have enough dwelling coverage?

The Board of Directors has set the standard that all units in multi – dwelling buildings must have a minimum of $113.00 per square foot in dwelling coverage on your unit. This change went into effect in January of 2016.

If you have additional structures, such as a garage or shed, remember to add that to your policy also. Single Family Dwellings must submit proof of insurance on any shared structures.  

NEW PROCEDURES FOR SEWER REPAIRS

The Association now has a new Service Agreement with Oscoda Septic to handle all sewer back-up issues for the Villages of Oscoda. If you experience a sewer back-up:

1.) Call the Water Department and ask them to send someone out to check the “main” sewer collection line. Water Dept. main line: 989-739-7532.  After hours Emergency ONLY: 989-362-1430.

2.) Call the office (989-739-4915) to report the sewer back-up. The office will contact Oscoda Septic. They will come out to resolve the problem and they will bill the Association directly.

3.) For after-hours or weekend emergencies (when the office is closed) call Oscoda Septic Directly at: 989-739-0000

4.) If it is determined that the back-up resulted from:

      a.) Flushing items that shouldn’t be flushed (i.e. cigarette butts, feminine products, wet wipes, etc.)
      b.) If inappropriate items sent through the garbage disposal.
      c.) If the back-up occurs in a sewer line or part of a sewer line for which the Association is not responsible to maintain, the cost of the repair will be charged back to the co-owner(s).

5.) It can be costly to clean and replace items destroyed when a back-up occurs. You may want to contact your insurance company and ask if you have sewer back-up protection/coverage.

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FREE Refrigerator Magnets
with phone numbers to call in the event of a sewer backup is available
at the office for homeowners and tenants.

We have WiFi available at the Clubhouse. We also have a PC desktop computer for the homeowners to use out in the clubhouse. Any resident who would like to use it, check in at the office for a password! There is also a lending library as well as books, puzzles and games for the kids. Come in and check it out!

ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE

  If any homeowner would like to schedule an activity at the Villages of Oscoda, HOA Clubhouse, just call the office (739-4915) or stop in.  We have a calendar of Events in the office with fun activities listed for anyone to join in. Come on in and join in on the fun!

ACTIVITIES AT THE VILLAGES OF OSCODA, HOA CLUBHOUSE:

Mondays – Pinochle – 12:30 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays – Chair Yoga – 5:30 p.m. 
Fridays – Pinochle – 12:30 p.m.

Please feel free to visit the Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.oscodachamber.com You will be able to see what all is going on in the Oscoda/AuSable area!

Iosco County Commission on Aging offers many services and activities. If you want information regarding their services, which include homemaking services, respite care, home delivered meals, and personal care, call them at the Oscoda office at 739-3781. These services are available to residents of Iosco County who are at least 60 years of age. No income eligibility is required. 

Please remember to send all emails to: office@voohoa.net

If you would like to have the monthly newsletter e-mailed to you, send us an email with your name, unit address and e-mail address and we will add you to our list! 

You can also complete the section at the bottom of the page below and click on “Submit”.  It’s that easy!