THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OWNING AND

LIVING IN HEMLOCK FARMS

Deed Restrictions

On December 14, 2001 the Second Restated Declaration of Restrictive Covenants were filed at the Recorder of Deeds office in Milford, PA.  These new covenants took effect on June 1, 2003, and are legally binding on all lots in the community, and, among other things, include the following:

¨      All members agree to join the HFCA by virtue of property ownership, maintain their membership and pay current  annual dues, fees and/or other assessments set by the Association.

¨      No building can be erected other than a single family house with one private garage.

¨      Plans for any construction, improvements or alterations must be approved by the HFCA and a building permit must be paid for as specified by the HFCA.

¨      The finished grade after construction must conform with the Hemlock Farms drainage plan and each lot owner is responsible for drainage ditches aligning their property.

¨      No building can be used for any purpose other than as a dwelling for a single family.

¨      All buildings on lots must be connected to the main lines of the central utility system.

Bylaws

The Bylaws of Hemlock Farms Community Association contain operational information about the rights and obligations of HFCA members.  This document is in addition to the Deed Restrictions.  It is included in this Handbook.

Board of Directors

The Hemlock Farms Board of Directors is comprised of nine volunteers elected by the membership of the Hemlock Farms Community Association to oversee the management of the business and affairs of the Association in trust for the members. Regular meetings are held each month, on a Saturday, in the HFCA Conference Center and are open to the public.  The schedule of meetings is determined at an organizational meeting each August.  See Hemlock News, Channel 15 or the Mail Room Bulletin Board for exact dates.

Annual Membership Meeting

The Annual meeting of the Hemlock Farms Community Association is held at 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse on the second Saturday of July.  Bylaw mandated dates appear below.

Elections

HFCA Bylaws provide two voting days for annual elections.  Voting days are the 2nd Saturday of July and the Sunday eight (8) days later.  The deadline for filing nominating petitions to place your name as a candidate for the Board of Directors is 45 days before the first voting day.

Year     Deadline for Annual Meeting & Filing               

1^st Voting Day            2ndVoting Day

2008    May 21                          July 12                       July 20

2009    May 20                          July 11                       July 19

Annual Meeting is at 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse.  Voting Hours are:  11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Second day of voting for annual elections:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Voting Rights

The rights of members, including members on the Board of Directors and its advisory committees, to petition and vote are automatically revoked if the member is in default of any monetary obligation owed to the Association.  The member's rights to petition and vote shall be restored after all defaults have been cured as determined by the Board of Directors.