City Bulk Pickup:  May 5-16

Coming up, FIRST WEEK OF MAY, is when the city does free bulk pick up of items put out on the curb. Bulk waste, leaves, brush, trimmings, etc, as well as items of waste from house cleaning (no food), remodeling debris and the like are all options.
See this article for more detailed information on what is acceptable or NOT acceptable!
Check the solid waste calendar for specific dates for your residence location, with link on the article above.

Request for a Hawthorne II HOA dues Statement

Should you need a Paid Dues Statement for your annual HOA Dues, use the form below to request one from the Hawthorne II Association's Board Treasurer.

If you are a Condo Association owner and also need verification for your condo select one of the buttons below:
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Hawthorne II Board

President: Don Read
Vice President: C.C. Biggs
Secretary: Toni Wudtke
Treasurer: Mark Clauss
Member At Large: Cherilyn Sytar

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Hawthorne 2 HOA Covenant Changes - Need Homeowners' Vote by April 25, 2025

The Hawthorne 2 HOA Board of Directors is requesting your 'Yes' or 'No' vote for proposed content to our covenants designed to better manage the renting of homes.  Over the last year multiple residents have approached the board with a concern about a property within our HOA being used as a short-term rental. We also heard from our city council ward representative about local issues with group homes residing within neighborhoods. The board researched and shared a preliminary proposal at the annual meeting in November where we received additional feedback that has been incorporated into the final version now being routed to all HOA members for a vote.  The changes are intended to help protect our homeowner's security and property values.

Two documents have been included to inform you of the proposal. There is a summary document called 'Things to Know' and the second is a snapshot of the actual content that will be inserted into the covenants. Click on the links below to view PDFs of both documents:

Please vote by April 25, 2025. You can vote 'Yes' or 'No' by:

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact an H2HOA board member: Don Read, Jeff Biggs, Mark Clauss, Cherilyn Sytar, or Toni Wudtke

Hawthorne II HOA Annual Meeting Agenda November 9, 2022

Location: Parke Hotel, 1401 Leslie Dr + Zoom online meeting
Attendees: 20 households were represented reaching the needed quorum (sign-in list attached) Welcome & thanks to everyone attending our in-person and online annual meeting

Board introductions / Member Introductions

Significant accomplishments made throughout 2022 (detailed amounts in the finance report):

  • Updated the Commons entrance

  • Replaced landscaping on the west end of the lake and added new low voltage lighting

  • Purchased the Goosinator to help control the geese population around lake with great success

  • Upgraded/powder coated our signage/railings around the lake

  • Decorated all entrances

  • Maintained the fountains and lights

  • Refreshed our H2 website including new security protocols, compliments of Dave Williams volunteering his time to make the changes as our website administrator

  • Inlet repairs (coming yet this fall)

  • Landscaping (maintenance, removed dead trees, etc.)

Board proposed Capital Improvements options for 2023:

  • Upgrade/Refresh landscaping around the lake and entrances, including seasonal decorations

  • Security/license-plate reading camera options for our subdivision(s) suggested by Bloomington

  • Police

    • We have 5 total entrance points to monitor
    • Flock Safety for Neighborhoods(Overview)
    • Flock Safety-How We Stop Crime and Protect Privacy (WATCHVIDEO)
    • Camera options have an annual cost similar to the initial installation that would add $50-$83 per household per year
    • Discussion resulted in not seeming like a need at this time to justify the cost

  • Paint light posts around the lake

  • Other suggestions?  Discussion around the pros & cons of having an HOA work day

    o Discussion around the pros & cons of having an HOA workday 

HOA Operations

  • Managed HO requests (fencing, pools, additions, complaints (dogs, unkept properties)

  • Beginning to build an Operations Manual for the H2 HOA Board to enable better continuity and more consistent communications with vendors

  • Assist Homeowners on the best ways to report bad behaviors of fellow neighbors

    • A resident of a neighboring subdivision has casued a variety of problems throughout the years
    • This summer he frequently walked his dogs not on leashes and became belligerent when Hawthorne II residents would tell him to use leashes. 
    • He also frequently left the common area around the lake and trespassed onresidents personal property. 
    • The Bloomington Police were contacted. Future incidents should continue to be reported with photo/video evidence if possible. 
    • Discussion explored whether other options exist or should be pursued. The board will continue to monitor the situation, but no new specific actions will be taken. 

Annual Treasurer's Report:

  • Recap of annual dues, operating expenses, and capital improvements.

  • Cash flow analysis with current checking & savings balances

  • Estimate of remaining expenses

     

Election

  • Two board members are up for re-election (Don Sutton and Mark Clauss)

  • Don and Mark were unanimously approved for another two-year term

Miscellaneous

  • Special interest helpers? examples: Len Mroz (flag), Dave Williams (website)

  • Social events, Neighborhood watch?

Adjourn

Scan of 2022 Annual Meeting Sign-in Sheets.pdf is available

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