Important Update for Pinnacle Estates Property Owners
At the July 6, 2026 Annual Meeting, the membership decided that the Association would become dormant while options for its future are researched and evaluated. The Association’s Bylaws and land use restrictions remain in effect.
At the time of the Annual Meeting, there were concerns regarding the Association’s lack of Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance and potential litigation related to Association records requests. Since the Annual Meeting, the Association has obtained D&O insurance coverage.
President Sharon Williams and Treasurer Mark VanHaaren agreed to remain in their positions for fiduciary purposes. A committee consisting of Sharon Williams, Mark VanHaaren, and John Langlois was formed to research and evaluate the Association’s options going forward.
New Information Regarding Association Property
After contacting the State Equalization Department, it was determined that two large outlots are in fact owned by the Association. One outlot is located behind Lots 73–88, and the other is Pinnacle Park.
Special Membership Meeting
September 12, 2026 – 2PM
Deep River Township Hall
525 E. State Street
Sterling, MI 48659
We will be holding an in person special membership meeting with the goal of electing a six-member Board of Directors.
Electing a new Board would allow the Association to resume governance and begin addressing the issues facing the community.
If a six-member Board cannot be elected, the Association may be forced to petition the court for the appointment of a receiver.
A receivership would likely involve receiver fees, attorney fees, court costs, and potentially accounting or other professional expenses. The actual cost cannot be determined in advance and would depend on the scope and duration of the receivership and the court’s orders. These costs would reduce available Association funds and could lead to a special assessment.
We will be providing Zoom View Only Access to those that cannot attend the special meeting in person.
Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81631566950?pwd=aZqABdBaAbmCvMMNiPMbnOZGBiIRMO.1
Meeting ID: 816 3156 6950
Passcode: 671875
Possible Future Special Meeting
A Special Meeting of the membership may be called in the future once the available options have been more fully researched and better understood. This would provide an opportunity for the membership to consider the Association’s situation and options for moving forward.
A New Way to Stay Informed
It was determined that the Association needed a better and more reliable way to communicate with the membership. To address this need, the Association has signed up for RunHOA, which will provide a centralized platform for Association communications and information.
The Association’s new public-facing website URL is:
https://www.runhoa.com/u/pinnacleestates/
Our new RunHOA website will provide a central source for Association news, announcements, governing documents, meeting information, records, and other important resources.
Association documents are currently being uploaded to the RunHOA Resource Library. All registered members will be able to review the documents available in the Resource Library.
RunHOA will also provide appropriate public access to Association information for prospective buyers, real estate professionals, title companies, lenders, local government and zoning officials, and other outside parties who may need information about Pinnacle Estates, its governing documents, land use restrictions, or the Association.
The goal is to provide property owners with a single, permanent, and transparent source for Association information, documents, announcements, and future communications.
Property Owner Registration
We are asking Pinnacle Estates property owners to provide their current email address so the Association can send an invitation to register.
Use the Begin Registration link below to select your property information and provide your email address:
Property owners are encouraged to stay informed and watch for additional information regarding the September 12 Special Election and the future of the Association.
Land Use
This page outlines how township zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and the association each play a role in determining how property can be used.
Governing Statutes
Overview of the Michigan laws that define association authority, member rights, and nonprofit governance requirements.
Bylaws
Overview of the association’s bylaws, including governance structure, meeting requirements, and member-related procedures.
Governance Improvements
Overview of governance-related procedural issues identified through a review of Association records, governing documents, and related materials, along with the improvements that have been made.
Documents
Association documents are being uploaded to the new RunHOA Resource Library. Members will have access to recorded declarations, filed restrictions, meeting minutes, financial information, governing documents, and other Association records through a centralized, searchable document library.
The FAQ page is designed to help members better understand how the association operates and where governing authority originates.
To Contact Pinnacle Estates Association
PinnacleEstatesAssociation@gmail.com
or text John Langlois @ 313-492-7143
Written requests can be sent to:
P.E.A.
P.O. Box 141
Sterling, MI 48659
Confidential Complaint Process
Association communications described a formal complaint process intended to serve as the first step in reporting possible Building Code or Restriction violations. According to Association correspondence, complaint forms were to be submitted to the Association for review and documentation as part of the enforcement process.
Association communications further stated that, following submission of a complaint form, the Association could issue certified or registered letters regarding alleged violations and could pursue additional enforcement action if matters were not resolved.
Association communications also stated that complaint forms and requests for records should be sent to the Association P.O. Box so submissions and requests could be tracked and maintained by the Secretary as part of the Association’s recordkeeping process.
Submit Complaint Forms To:
P.E.A.
P.O. Box 141
Sterling, MI 48659
Members submitting complaint forms may wish to retain copies of all submitted materials, mailing receipts, correspondence, and responses for their records.
Complaint Forms:
Community Communication Resources
The Pinnacle Estates Association Facebook group complements this website by providing a convenient space for community discussion, neighborhood updates, resident interaction, and event communication.
Together, the Facebook group and this website help support the Pinnacle Estates community by combining day-to-day community communication with centralized access to Association documents, governance materials, procedural information, and long-term reference resources.
Coming Events
- June 6th – Annual Membership Meeting
New Officers/Directors will be elected
We will be approving the 2025 Meeting Minutes
We will be approving the Treasures Report
Zoom Meeting Access:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82308439463?pwd=ytamDwjLVQsjZ2aqXZjaJqqA1DsR03.1
Meeting ID: 823 0843 9463
Passcode: 464925