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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 ( | 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, | 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 == | ||
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. | ||