HAWL Board of Directors

This past year has had a major accomplishment and some important projects that were completed to the benefit of our property owners. We maintained a sound financial operation throughout the year and paid for all improvements that were accomplished. Some of the required projects were due to aging as the units were the original ones installed at HAWL.

A major accomplishment this past year has been our Southgate issue with the City of Picayune which has been ongoing for 2 ½ years. On May 28, 2009, after our third court appearance the court ordered the following:

The residents of HAWL to be allowed access to Cooper Road for exit (egress) only from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays starting May 29, 2009.

The residents of HAWL to be allowed access to Cooper Road for exit (egress) and entrance (ingress) effective November 30, 2011.

That HAWL shall construct gated access at the Southgate location comparable to our main gate by May 28, 2010.

That HAWL shall pay the City of Picayune five (5) annual installments of $12,000.00 each for a total of $60,000.00. This will assist the City with the cost of improvements that are required.

The City of Picayune shall make improvements to Cooper Road that can accommodate the traffic from HAWL, Millbrook, and adjacent areas. These improvements should commence within six (6) months from May 28, 2009 and should be completed within sixty (60) months. These improvements would result in Cooper Road meeting the standards of a “collector road” as defined by the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Hopefully, with a new mayor and some new council members effective in July of 2009, this court order will not be appealed and both the City and HAWL can move forward for the betterment of both communities.

Our planned projects and upgrades that were completed this past year are as follows:

Purchased a new maintenance truck for $14,699

Paid off our backhoe loan that was financed in 2006 for $20,113

Mississippi Department of Transportation completed our perimeter fencing along I-59 at no cost to HAWL

Purchased an area of new fencing along Hide-A-Way Lane for $2,695

Purchased a new phone system for the lodge office for $5,214

Purchased the installation of new tile flooring for the downstairs area of the office and refinished the main dining room floor area at a cost of $8,300

Purchased a new zero turn lawn mower for $4,999

Purchased materials for painting the swimming pool at a cost of $4,113 – Our Maintenance Department did the labor

Purchased a new security truck for $12,838

Purchased a new A/C unit and freezer compressor for the lodge restaurant for $16,639

Paid for our spillway/dam inspection and video of the conduit, which was required by DEQ at a cost of $10,213

Purchased new computer software (our version was no longer supported) at a cost of $8,873

Purchased two chlorine analyzers (one for each well) as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency at a cost of $22,692

Purchased a playground set for ages five to twelve for each playground at a total cost of $18,780

Re-striped approximately two miles of road for $8,351

Paid out $46,132 for all of our insurance policies and $15,760 for property taxes

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between HAWL and the Pearl River County Utility Authority for funding only of a possible wastewater infrastructure. This agreement had to be signed by both parties before the Utility Authority could even request any “stimulus money funding”. After funding, if approved, based on the amount of money available, we will then continue or terminate the agreement.

As this year comes to an end, we have accomplished our planned projects, completed unplanned events and managed our financials.

Thanks to all who are involved with maintaining and managing our community and to all of our volunteers who offer their time and experience so generously. The above efforts along with the cooperation of our property owners will continue to ensure that our community remains the beautiful and unique place that it is.

Thank you for your attendance at this meeting.