Hutchinson Hills/Willow Point H.O.A.

HISTORY OF HUTCHINSON HILLS/WILLOW POINT H.O.A.

Our organization came into existence in 1964 in response to what was believed to be unequal and unfair property taxes on our new properties. It is well known "there is strength in numbers". Getting nowhere individually, owners contributed $10.00 each to fight the assessments as a group. They won. The group filed the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State and became Hutchinson Hills Homeowners Inc.

It had very active residents, directors, and officers and shortly thereafter, a section of Willow Point North joined us. Apathy soon set in and it was difficult to recruit directors and/or officers. A zoning problem came up that divided the group and the association ceased to exist.

In 1974, in response to urging by residents, Joe Madden, a resident, former director and officer of the defunct organization, now led the reactivation of the organization to include only Hutchinson homes. Again it started out with much interest and enthusiasm.

Willow Point South was not organized and asked to join our association. They recruited directors in their area, and after a trial period, they joined Hutchinson Hills. The necessary paperwork was filed amending the boundaries and bylaws, and because Hutchinson Hills/Willow Point HOA.

The Association once more became active and has continued to the present with a series of effective presidents, other executive officers and district directors.

However, we have reached a plateau of complacency. We have a stable, peaceful, well-maintained neighborhood, which is the envy of many other areas of the city. There are currently no controversial issues or problems affecting us. But there is no guarantee that this period of calm will continue indefinitely. We have faced problems in the past and may do so in the future. Thus, it is imperative that we maintain a vibrant organization through the financial support and active participation of members.

Every district needs a director; some are currently without one. The time commitment is minimal, and sometimes co-directors share the responsibility.  At present we are in need of a directors for Districts 7 and 23. .

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month and last about two hours. Directors collect dues of $10.00 once a year and deliver the newsletter four times a year. Our newsletter and meetings give you information relevant to our area which often you will not find elsewhere.

Please examine your schedule and see if you can find the time, energy and commitment to become a director for your district or even an officer. We must have nominations or volunteers before the general meeting in October. If interested, contact any present director or officer immediately.