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=== Late March to Early April: Water and Pool Opening ===
=== Late March to Early April: Water and Pool Opening ===


Opening day for members is typically scheduled for the Thursday before Memorial Day (which is the last Monday in May).
Opening day for members is typically scheduled for the Thursday before Memorial Day (the last Monday in May).


* Request water meter installation via the City of Livonia.  The city installs approximately 1,500 seasonal meters, so request early.  Typically, meter installation begins in late March.
* Request water meter installation via the City of Livonia.  The city installs approximately 1,500 seasonal meters, so request early.  Typically, meter installation begins in late March.
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== Off-Season Tasks ==
== Off-Season Tasks ==


During the off-season, it is important to periodically visit the club and walk the grounds.  Look for:
During the off-season, visiting the club and walking the grounds are important tasks.  Look for:


* Water in the clubhouse basement or lower level of the pump house.  Verify that the sump pumps and heat tape are functional (particularly in the cold months).
* Water in the clubhouse basement or lower level of the pump house.  Verify that the sump pumps and heat tape are functional (particularly in the cold months).
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== Hiring Contractors ==
== Hiring Contractors ==


In general, the preference is to "hire within" and utilize the members' skills to complete work.  However, some tasks require licensed professionals and/or are outside the capabilities of the members.
Generally, the preference is to "hire within" and utilize the members' skills to complete work.  However, some tasks require licensed professionals and/or are outside the members' capabilities.


All work should be approved by the board (or a subset of the board, where appropriate) before project kick-off.  For large projects (particularly those above $1,500), we should obtain three bids.  This is subject to the board's discretion; some jobs may require hiring a specific contractor, for instance.
All work should be approved by the board (or a subset of the board, where appropriate) before project kick-off.  For large projects (particularly those above $1,500), we should obtain three bids.  This is subject to the board's discretion; some jobs may require hiring a specific contractor, for instance.