Association Information

The Board of Directors for Hawthorn Park are listed on this web page, along with their emails and phone numbers: Click here.

Board of Directors Meetings – The directors of an association have a fiduciary relationship to the members who are served by the association. Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting in November to serve two-year terms. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Thursday of the months they are held (see calendar for dates and location). Association members are encouraged to attend these meetings and to become actively involved in the community. The Board is supported by a professional property management organization, C&S Management.

Fees and Budgets -- There are 92 properties in Hawthorn Park. The annual budget is submitted for approval at the Annual Meeting. The annual homeowner assessment is payable in two installments (January and July). This fee covers maintenance and management of common grounds. Also included in the assessment are costs associated with the yearly inspection and certification of back-flow check valves and several dozen channels of Brighthouse Networks analog cable TV (see channels and other facts).

Phase 1 = 41 homes

Phase 2 = 31 homes

Phase 3 = 20 homes

Total homes = 92, Total lots = 92

New Homeowner Purchase Application Form -- Are you in the process of selling your home privately in Hawthorn Park? Please have your buyers complete the Purchase Application and turn it into Property Management at least 2-weeks prior to closing. You may download and print the form in either format: [PDF format] [DOC format]

Rentals -- Are you planning to rent your home in Hawthorn Park? There are requirements you must comply with: A rental application form must be completed and provided to Property Management prior to the approval to rent your property. Also, your home may be rented only once during a 12-month period, so please select your tenants carefully. Questions and forms may be obtained from Property Management. [Click here for Call Guide.]

Declaration of Association -- Click on these links for the Association documents.

MS Word versions available so far:

Introduction [DOC format]

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Hawthorn Park [DOC format]

Exhibits [DOC format]

Cable Television Agreement

Association Articles of Incorporation

Association Bylaws

Subdivision Plat

Escrow Agreement

Management Agreement

PDF files available now on our Yahoo Group:

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions [PDF format]

First Amendment, May, 1995 [PDF format]

First Amendment, October, 1996 [PDF format]

Second Amendment, July, 2005 [PDF Format]

Third Amendment, July, 2005 [PDF Format]

Lease Policy, July, 2005 [PDF Format]

Third Amendment to By Laws, January 2007 [PDF Format]

2007 Amendment Passed: Effective in 2007 the Association may impose a one-time new member fee on new homeowners to cover Association costs related to the transfer.

2005 Amendments Passed: All three amendments passed. 1) Effective 2006, Directors shall serve 2-year terms. 2) The new Lease Policy requires minimum 1-year lease terms and other conditions. 3) Per new Florida law, a Fines Committee will be established to carry out a new Fines Policy. Details were provided to homeowners in writing. If you have questions, please see a Board member.

Annual Backflow Equipment Inspections -- Each year the water company will send a letter to homeowners asking them to arrange to have their backflow valves inspected. DO NOT DO THIS! The inspections are handled and paid by the Home Owner Association. However, should the inspection of your equipment indicate a problem requiring repair work, repairs are the responsibility of the home owner.

Property Manager, C&S Management. Is responsible for supporting the Association and the Board on everything from administrative matters to vendor management to rules enforcement. May be reached by phone or e-mail (see Phone Call Guide for Residents).

Phone Call Guide for Residents -- Click here to see who to call in different situations.

Community Committees, Clubs, and Projects

Architectural Review -- Hawthorn Park is a deed restricted community. Exterior alterations such as (but not limited to) paint, landscaping, and pool installation require the written approval of the ARC. A standard form is available to facilitate the review and approval process.

Directory -- The Homeowner Directory lists the residents of Hawthorn Park with their addresses and phone numbers.

Common Grounds Committee -- Directs the budget set aside for beautification plantings, such as flowers and shrubs. Coordinates the application for the Manatee County grant for neighborhood beautification. Plans common grounds landscape maintenance.

Garage Sales -- Coordinates the community activities related to the garage sale days (see calendar for dates) so that attendance is maximized and events run smoothly.

Web Page -- Responsible for the presence of Hawthorn Park in cyberspace, to improve communications within our neighborhood and to highlight the attractiveness of our community to future residents.

Community Maintenance -- Oversees the mechanical systems (e.g., lake pumps) and natural features of the community so that maintenance issues may be avoided or rectified promptly and efficiently. Authorized to spend up to $300 to fix any immediate problem.

Activities Fund Committee -- Oversees the financing of social functions.

Holiday Party Committee -- The annual community holiday dinner party is a wonderful occasion to meet and greet your neighbors in Hawthorn Park.

Ladies Social -- Spring is the perfect time for an All Girls gathering. It's a great occasion to meet that new neighbor or an old friend in a casual and fun atmosphere.

Meet and Greet Committee -- Greet new homeowners, get and give cookies, collect info for Directory, staff sign-in tables at functions, prepare name tags, etc.

Covenants Committee -- Reviews and recommends interpretations and changes to Association documentation. Contact any Board Member.

Community Guidelines for Everyday Living

Sprinklers -- Please set your lawn sprinkler to normally operate only between the hours of 12:01am and 5:00am. This will allow late and early walkers to enjoy the sidewalks without getting wet. It also allows the water to soak in before the grass is cut during the day.

Garbage Cans -- Please do not place your trash or yard clippings at the curb before 6:00pm. Please remember to return your cans and buckets to their hidden places promptly after pick-up.

Mail Boxes -- If your mail box post or scroll work becomes damaged, please notify Property Management or the Board so that it may assist with repairs. If your box itself becomes damaged or rusted, it is your responsibility to repair or replace it.

Pets -- Manatee County Leash Law requires that all dogs and cats be kept on a leash. Please remember to "scoop the poop" when walking your dog around the neighborhood. Cats left to roam may be picked up by Animal Control.

Driving -- Please drive carefully and slowly as there may be children playing.