March 2024 Hickory Farms Newsletter
- Editor, Jennifer Maloney (Farm House Ln)
2023 HFCA Review of Books and Accounting
Submitted by Judy Deng, Treasurer
Memorandum for Hickory Farms Board of Directors
Subject: 2023 Annual Review of the Books and Accounting Practices
Date: January 17, 2024
On January 17, 2024, the HFCA Treasurer, Judy Deng, and the HFCA Assistant Treasurer, Tad Weed, performed an annual review of the 2023 HFCA books and accounting practices via Microsoft Teams.
The review included detailed analysis of the accounting practices, financial statement with all income and expenses, receipts/invoices, deposits, and banking statements to include checking and money market accounts. This review is done under the authority and oversight of the HFCA board and in lieu of an audit by CPA firm, which would cost the community $4,000-$6,000 a year.
All records and statements are in good order with no concerns. The use of MS Teams along with electronic banking provided increased transparency and efficiency for accounting transactions. Common practice includes every invoice being scrutinized for accuracy, then double reviewed prior to payment being authorized.
2023 Financial Statement Summary
Total Income: $58,659
Total Expense: $58,217
Net: $442
One deposit of $12,800, budgeted and year-end surplus, from the checking account to the Capital Reserve Fund (money market) was made on 1/17/2024 bringing the Capital Reserve Fund balance to $77,372. The Capital Reserve Fund provides resources for repair/replacement of capital items and serves to protect HF residents from additional financial assessments if emergency repairs/replacements are needed that exceed operating funds.
In summary, the 2023 HFCA fiscal year reflected accurate accounting and sound business practices. Therefore, we, the undersigned, offer this annual report with no concerns of the bookkeeping practices, documents and statements for the 2023 fiscal year.
- Judy Deng - Treasurer
- Tad Weed - Asst. Treasurer
| 2023 End of Fiscal Year Report | ||
|---|---|---|
| Income | 2023 Budget | 2023 Actual |
| Assessments | $55,638 | $55,618 |
| Assessments - Late Fees | $200 | |
| Assessments - Prepayment | ||
| Interest | $1,483 | |
| Advertising | $550 | $624 |
| Legal Fees Recovered | ||
| VPOAA Disclosure Fees | $875 | $734 |
| Total Income | $57,063 | $58,659 |
| Expenses | ||
| Common Area Maintenance | $27,015 | $20,509 |
| Common Area Improvement | $3,225 | $2,198 |
| Common Area Remediation | $5,913 | $14,100 |
| Insurance - Director's Liability & Surety | $2,795 | $902 |
| Insurance - Commercial Crime | $894 | |
| Insurance - General Liability | $345 | $250 |
| Legal Fees | $2,303 | $3,015 |
| Postage | $269 | $230 |
| Neighborhood Watch | $198 | $109 |
| Printing | $1,677 | $240 |
| Social Activities | $2,000 | $1,467 |
| Tax Preperation | $374 | $950 |
| Taxes & Government Charges/Fees | $276 | $96 |
| Capital Reserve Deposits | $5,975 | $12,800 |
| Administrative Fees | $1,750 | $1,172 |
| Strategic Projects | $2,000 | |
| Bank Charges | $54 | $179 |
| Total Expenses | $57,063 | $58,217 |
| Income Less Expenses | $0 | $442 |
| Capital Fund | ||
| Withdraws from the Year | $0 | $0 |
| Deposits from the Year | $5,975 | $12,800 |
| Year End Balance | $70,547 | $77,372 |
Amendment to HFCA Bylaws
By Telah Jackson, Vice President
On February 13, 2024, the Board of the Hickory Farms Community Association voted to amend its Bylaws to include the following:
Article VII – Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors, Section 1(f), is hereby added as follows:
Impose penalties that may be established by resolution of the Board of Directors, including but not limited to imposition of violation charges, for failure by a Lot Owner to comply with any of the terms of the Association’s Declaration, Bylaws, and the rules and regulations. Pursuant to the Association’s Due Process Procedures, a Lot Owner will be given the opportunity to be heard and represented by counsel before the Board of Directors, prior to imposing any penalties.
Presidential Primary Elections
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
All registered voters may vote in this election. Not sure if you are registered? Please visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you are line by 7 p.m., you will be able to vote.
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To join a Board meeting, contact any HFCA Board Member or send a request to join to hfca@hickoryfarms.org. You will be provided with the Zoom meeting URL, meeting number and passcode.
Student Yellow Pages
| Lily Bucher | lrbucher4@gmail.com | Babysitter/Mother's Helper, Pet Sitting |
| Kiera Stark | commonareas@hickoryfarms.org | Pet Sitting |
| Greysen Berg | 210-428-5535 | Yard Work, Leaf Raking |
| Cedar Batz | 571-398-1467 | Dog Walking, Dog Sitting |
If you offer services such as those listed above, or others such as tutoring, etc., and wish to be included in future listings, please email the Newsletter Editor at newsletter@hickoryfarms.org.
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