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Co-operative Association, Inc.OFFICIAL PUBLICATION TO KEEP YOU INFORMED

"MURPH" RAUPPLE, PresidentJOHN BLAIR, 1st Vice PresidentCHARLES JACOBSON,

2nd Vice President

CLEORA WIDLICKA, Secretary"BUDDY" CROTHERS, TreasurerRON COLLIER, Director

DICK JOHNSON, DirectorDORIS REAVES, DirectorART ROSTRON, Director

VOL. 9 NO. ,1Jan ua ry 11, 1991

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOARD MEETINGS

HRCA AGENDA PLANNING AND DISCUSSIONBOARD MEETING· 'DECEMBER 6, 1990

taken--should a professional consultant becontacted, what are the problems beingencountered at the present time, how canthese problems be solved. Items which mightbe considered: new microphones, speakers,sound-proof doors, sound system to adjacentrooms. No decision was made at this time.

Pres. Murph Raupple presided and 12residents were in attendance. All Boardmembers were present except Buddy Crothers.Gen. Manager Dan Gorden and staff membersTrudie Logel, Linda Schmid and SandyAlexander were also present.

Items to be included at Regular BoardMeeting, December 20, 1990:

2) Ann Westphal's request for the Boardto make two amendments to the By-Laws -- 1)question and answer period be made a part ofeach Board meeting, 2) HRCA not be permittedto vote for unsold membership certificates.Discussion followed. Ron Collier read aresolution passed on December 16, 1988, inreference to open forums.

RESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS - 6 letters receivedand distributed.

3) Jack Malach - history of Hawthorne

AffRQVAL OF MINUTESAPPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT for month ofNovember 1990.

PROBLEM SOLYING SESSION on December 3rd - 7residents interviewed.

4) Present Finance Committee be madestanding committee. Discussion followed re-garding the advantages of having standingcommittees--not only the Budget and Finan-cial Committee, but the Investment Committeeand others. Motion will be presented.COMMITTEE REPORTS -

1) Budget and Financial CommitteeChairman Jacobson and Dan Gorden to give_report and motion to accept the CashOperating Budget as presented to the Boardon November 15, 1990.

5) April 11, 1991 has been set forInstallation Dinner for new Board.

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT -1) Letter from Lake County Schools

concerning use of Hawthorne Clubhouse onThursday, May 2, 1991.

6) Art Rostron asked if the carpet inthe Meditation Room could be replaced. Ithas been included in the Capital Budget for1991 with the re-carpeting of other club-house areas.

.- 7) Cleora Widlicka discussed her letterasking the Board to review interest in therecreation complex. She suggested movingthe baseball field, constructing bocce ballcourts, nature trail, restrooms and exerciseroom. No decisions were made. Meeting wasadjourned at 3:20 p.m.

2) Condition of the logo fountain atthe entrance to Hawthorne.

NEW OR UNfINISHED BUSINESS1) Dar Sykes' request for Sound Im-

provement Committe to be organized. Dis-cussion followed as to what steps should be

REGULAR BOARD MEETING· DECEMBER 20, 1990

The Regular Board meeting was called toorder at 1:35 p.m. by Pres. Raupple.Approximately 125 residents were in attend-ance. All Board Members present were: JohnBlair, Ron Collier, Buddy Crothers, CharlesJacobson, Dick Johnson, Doris Reaves, ArtRostron and Cleora Widlicka. GeneralManager Dan Gorden, Controller Trudie Logeland Administrative Assistant Linda Schmidwere also in attendance.

Pres. Raupple asked for the approval ofthe minutes of October 4, 1990, as correct-ed; November 1, 1990, as corrected; November15, 1990, as corrected; and the agenda meet-ing minutes of December 6, 1990, as submit-ted. They were approved for filing.TREASURER'S REPORT

Treas. Buddy Crothers gave the Treasur-er's report for the month of November 1990,together with the sales report.

FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER 1990

Net Operating RevenueNet Cash Operating ExpensesCash Operating Surplus (Loss)

Depreciation & Amort.(Non-cash item)

Cash BalanceU.S. Treasury NotesRepurchase AccountMoney Market-SunU.S. Treasury Note-Restr. ReserveCert. of Dep.-United SouthernMoney Market-BarnettCash on HandAssets from Balance Sheet

November 1990One Month

Year-to-DateEleyen Months

$234,347.71185,635.91

$ 48,711.80$ 40,451.42

$2,414,913.102,174,535.92

$ 240,377.18$475,458.09

$1,575,970.26900,000.00280,000.00

5,069.47200,000.00100,000.0070,252.5020,648.29

$9,360,558.38

* * * • * * * * *SALES REPORTHomes Closed -

Month of November 6 - $ 273,000.Jan. 1, 1990 - Nov. 30, 1990 100 - $4,198,250.Jan. 1, 1989 - Nov. 30, 1989 42 - $1,721,500.

Homes Sold -Month of November 2 - $ 48,000.Jan. 1, 1990 - Nov. 30, 1990 94 - $3,889,450.Jan. 1, 1989 - Nov. 30, 1989 44 - $1,765,400.

Sales Contract outstanding to be closed -November 30, 1990 6 - $November 30, 1989 10 - $

Homes For Sale - TotalNew ModelsRenovated HomesResale Listings

Average Sales Price -November 30, 1990November 30, 1989

207,500.427,400.

ll9.2;.57 - $2,ll73,0004 - $ 268,6001 - $ 52,500

52 - $2,151,900

19..a9.65 - $3,072,3003 - $ 197,500

62 - $2,874,800

$$

41,377.40,123.

RESIDENT COMMUNICATIONSThe following resident communications

were acknowledged as having been received bythe Board:

1) "Gene" Wilson - interested in thedevelopment of a nature trail.

2) Frank Moran - letter was read byPres. Raupple regarding a medical emergencyat a recent Shuffleboard tournament at whichSecurity responded in a commendable manner.

3) Gil Hogue - requested something bedone at the busy intersection of Pyracanthaand Dogwood to slow traffic.

4) Don Watt - regarding the logofountain. (Dan will address this later inthe meeting.)

5) Cleora Widlicka - suggested movingthe baseball field, build bocce courts, anexercise room and nature trail in the areabetween the river and tennis courts.

7) At the problem-solving session forDecember, seven people asked questions andmade comments. Two people requested thatfill be brought in at the baseball field tolevel a hole which has caused several peopleto fall. Gen. Mgr. Gorden stated it will betaken care of. One person suggested a clockin the whirlpool building for persons usingthe hot tubs. Other people complained aboutproperties in the park not being kept up bypeople who are ill, persons without funds orjust ignored. Gen. Mgr. Gorden stated thishas been a problem for some time and sug-gested a committee would be helpful in re-viewing homesites in need of maintenance andhe would gladly work with the committee.

COMMITTEE REPORTS1) Pres. Raupple reported nothing would

be done at the present time about a requestfor a Sound Improvement Committee or AnnWestphal's recommended amendments to the By-Laws. Security Alarm Committee Chairman,Cor Feenstra, will report on that committeein January.

2) Pres. Raupple asked for a report onthe Budget and Financial Committee. Gen.Mgr. Gorden stated that the Budget Committeehad worked closely with him and ControllerTrudie Logel and the reports at the Novembermeeting were made by the committee members.Few questions regarding the budget wereraised during the past month. ChairmanCharles Jacobson stated the committee ini-tially met September 19th for an organiza-tional meeting, toured the park facilitieson September 21st and had 10 other meetings

with Dan and Trudie. Auditor Logan was inattendance at one meeting. Each committeemember specialized in one area of the budgetand reported on their portion at the Novem-ber 15th Board meeting. The monthly main-tenance fee would not be increased and wouldremain at $175 for 1991. Pres. Rauppleattended many of the meetings and wasthanked by Chairman Jacobson for her inputand part at the budget meetings. Committeemembers Mildred Bovee, Roger Olds, WalterSmoyer, Loyal Wilkens and Wil Zeschin andDan and Trudie were thanked by ChairmanJacobson for their participation in theBudget Committee. Charles Jacobson made amotion to approve the proposed 1991 CashOperating Budget as presented to the Boardby the Budget and Financial Committee onNovember 15, 1990, and distributed to allmembers of the Hawthorne Residents Coopera-tive on December 16, 1990. Buddy Crothersseconded the motion. Discussion followed.A vote was taken with 7 votes in favor, ArtRostron voting against and Cleora Widlickaabstaining. The motion was passed.

GENERAL MANANAGER'S REPORTS1) Gen. Mgr. Gorden indicated that a

letter was received from the Lake CountySchools requesting permission to use theHawthorne Clubhouse on Thursday, May 2, 1991for their ,annual Academic Honor AwardsProgram. The School Board will pay allexpenses and provide a liability policy.This provides a good opportunity forHawthorne to show support for the youngpeople of the community and for parents andfriends to experience Hawthorne. RonCollier made a motion to grant permission asrequested. Doris Reaves seconded themotion; a vote taken and unanimously passed.

2) Gen. Mgr.· Gorden reported that thelogo fountain at the entrance to Hawthorneneeds to be rebuilt or replaced. LeroyTeate has had a manufacturer's representa-tive look at the fountain and he broughtsome literature. Discussion followed andother ideas were brought up. The MemorialFund initially had paid for the fountain andit was suggested to see if they wouldfinance the repairs and/or replacement.

NEW AND UNfINISHED BUSINESS1) Pres. Raupple called on Doris Reaves

to report on the history of Hawthorne whichhas been compiled. Months ago, Jack Malachhad been contacted by some residents who

wanted the history of Hawthorne writtenwhile records were still readily available.The Hawthorne Historical Committee wasformed with Jack Malach Chairman, and mem-bers Mildred Bovee, Harry Edwards, LouiseHutchison, Roger Olds, Mary Pickford andDoris Reaves. Documents and papers fromCarl Curtis and Dr. Kaufman, minutes andgreen sheets were gathered and Wendy Huseborecommended Melanie Wagner, a magna cumlaude, English major and graduate of theUniversity of South Florida, to write thehistory objectively. The history was to bekept brief so it would be read by all.Atty. Perry Odom from Tallahassee was sent acopy of the history. He reveiwed it and madea few corrections. Copies with the correc-tions were given to the Board for theirperusal. The project was financed by Haw-thorne Memorial Fund--there is no cost toHawthorne. 2000 copies of the history willbe published in booklet form and distri-buted, one to a home, to Hawthorne resi-dents. Each new resident purchasing a homein Hawthorne will receive a copy. DorisReaves made a motion that the HRCA Boardapprove the Hawthorne history as presentedto them by the Historical Committee. JohnBlair seconded the motion. The Board showedappreciation for a job well done and unani-mously voted in favor of the motion.

2) Pres. Raupple appointed the follow-ing persons to the Recreational Committee:Chairman Roger Olds, Cleora Widlicka, "Gene"Wilson, Don Watt, Charlie Jacobson, JohnPearson, Doris Reaves and George Braun. ArtRostron made a motion to appoint the abovefor the Recreational Committee. DickJohnson seconded the motion, a vote takenand unanimously passed.

3) Pres. Raupple then asked that theDrainage, Budget and Financial and Invest-ment Committees be made standing committeesas work will be done from time to time andstanding committees would provide for conti-nuity. Doris Reaves made a motion to acceptthe standing committee for Drainage, Budget& Financial and Investment as appointed by

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FROM LINDA SCHMID

Pres. Raupple. A rather lengthy discussionfollowed regarding how the committees wouldfunction, how they would appoint chair-persons, etc. Doris Reaves rescinded hermotion--there was no second. CharlesJacobson suggested that the Board study thematter and discuss it further at a futuremeeting.

4) Pres. Raupple stated she has recom-mended a 7% increase in the General Mana-ger's salary for 1991 which is in line withthe 1991 budget. She also asked for amotion to extend the contract for a 3 yearperiod. Ron Collier made a motion toreplace Gen. Mgr Dan Gorden's contract witha new contract effective January 1, 1991through December 31, 1993. John Blairseconded the motion. A discussion followedregarding the need for a new contract as thepresent 3 year contract was in effect untilthe end of 1991 and the 7% increase was alsodiscussed. A vote was taken and seven boardmembers voted in favor with Art Rostron andCleora Widlicka voting against the motion.The motion was passed.

Pres. Raupple asked Security Sgt. JulioMagan, who was in attendance at the meeting,to report on how Charles Robison was doing.Sgt. Magan stated that Charles has been anemployee of Hawthorne Security since 1974and had an apparent heart attack on October23, 1990, when fighting a fire in Hawthorne.He has been without pay since the fire butwould be receiving some money from short-term disability in the near future. Sgt.Magan stated that Charles would greatlyappreciate cards and well wishes from allhis friends at Hawthorne. Charles Robison'saddress is: P.O. Box 486, Fruitland Park,FL 34731.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.Jerry Wilson manned the mike for questionsand answers.

***************************************REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE

HELD IN THE ,CLUBHOUSEON THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1991

HRCA AGENDA AND DISCUSSION BOARD MEETINGWILL BE HELD IN THE MARINA LOBBY

ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1991