FINANCIALLY SPEAKING
The Hawthorne Hills Homeowners Association Board adopted
a budget for year 2001 that totals $80,168.
Income includes:
2000 Year end balance $ 7,668
2001 Dues $ 71,750
Interest and other income $ 750
Expenditures will include:
Mowing, irrigation, and
lake maintenance $ 35,404
Utilities, accounting, & misc. $ 7,600
Directory $ 750
General maintenance &
improvements $ 23,414
CD for future projects $ 3,000
Ending operation balance $ 10,000
The CD for future projects represents a stipulation attached
to the dues increase for 2001 passed at the November 13,
2000 annual meeting The stipulation requires a minimum
of $10 of that increase be set aside for future projects.
General Maintenance & Improvement Projects for
2001 include:
A storage shed in the park
Lake aeration
Stone around the lake
A new tennis net
Electrical work in the park
Brick repair at entrances
As always, the board is shooting for a $10,000
cash balance at the end of the year.
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
The annual garage sale is tentatively planned for June 2 and it is
being organized by Karen Rasmussen,
663-2115. Although this event is not sponsored by the Hawthorne Hills Homeowners'
Association, many residents look forward to and participate in it. Remember, there will be
extra traffic on this day. Please be careful and watch for pedestrians.
This is the final year Karen plans to coordinate this event. If you
have an interest in taking it over, please contact Karen.
RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
Just a few reminders on the city of Bloomington's policies regarding
recycling and refuse disposal:
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HOMEOWNERS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Eitan Weltman, President |
663-0223 |
| Colleen Curran, Vice President & Park Rep. |
662-9540 |
| Pat Johnson, Treasurer |
663-8046 |
| Mary Lou Gold, Secretary |
662-4210 |
| John Olson, Directory |
663-8944 |
| Kelly Thul, Newsletter/Website |
662-5042 |
| Dick Olson, Condo Representative |
662-1814 |
| Jim Fruin, Lake Representative |
662-1197 |
| Ray Straw, Member at Large |
662-7786 |
Board meetings are held the first or second Tuesday of each month. Feel
free to contact any board member with items, questions, or complaints for the agenda.
Complaints should be in written form. They will be held in confidence and responded to in
writing.
Our sincerest thanks to departing board members Larry Bielfeldt and
Mary Coffey... and welcome to new board members Ray Straw (Member at Large) and Kelly Thul
(Newsletter/Website)
WEBSITE UPDATE
Our website, including an online version of this newsletter, is up and
running at: www.hawthornehills.org/
Any input on the website would be appreciated. You can either use the
email link on the site or email Kelly Thul directly ( kthul@hotmail.com)
Other sites of interest:
Assessor’s Office — www.assessor-blm.com
City of Bloomington — www.cityblm.org
| COMMENT CORNERUnfortantely, there has been some cases of
vandalism at the park. We ask that everyone keep an eye out for any suspicious activity
there. If you see a problem, please be sure to contact a board member or the authorities. |
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