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ruth herzog — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:20:10 GMT

do you have a special day of the week that prospective buyers of autumn woods can come on to the property and visit...some communities have a few hours on sunday when this is possible. thanks ruth

Comment on MEETING MINUTES & FINANCES

Jan Burton — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:06:18 GMT

I have just found out today, that per Hayden & Associates, the financial picture that was presented by the Board in January was not final due to additional invoices and accruals that need to be made. Legal and security $'s were specifically mentioned.
Therefore financial information has not gone for the 2007 audit.
This will affect how rapidly we get an audited financial back.
Just thought I would share this info for anyone looking for updates.

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Max Hansen — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:20:04 GMT

This board may think this is a big joke, and they have been so slick. Here is the fact, that if there is one thing that the AUDITORS find, I will push to prosecute to the fullest extent. If the community has been hood winked like we suspect it won't be funny when the Audit is over. It is time to come clean now if the books are being cooked. This is not just me, there are many members in this community that feel the same way. We do not plan us slowing down until we get to the bottom of this nightmare.

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Beyond concerned — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:26:40 GMT

It is most certainly amazing that for September expenses:
1) Electricity is 1/3 of what it has been
2) Building maintenance - a credit
3) Security 10K less
4) Special Assessments a credit of $34K
5) Website - a credit of $843
6) Legal costs - a credit
HOW DO YOU SPELL COOKING THE BOOKS, RON?

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tarnished silver — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:15:17 GMT

It could have started when a suggestion was made to remove 2 significant others as committee heads to eliminate any perceived nepotism. The real question is: Why didn't Lou, Ron and Charlie stop Daryl's spending sooner? Hmmm! One can only wonder.

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Charlie DePeri — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:39:43 GMT

Updated R&R on the Autumn Woods Web site.

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Max Hansen — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:41:03 GMT

Glenn,
How can we make sure that the Audit Firm isn't some one that will let things slide in favor of the present Board. We need an organization that will perform the Audit with a fine tooth comb.

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tarnished silver — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:15:32 GMT

It is such a relief that we had $54,000+ (listed on the Sept balance sheet under Capital Improvements; Hurricaine Damage repair)to spend to help alleviate the damage from that terrible 2007 windstorm HURRICAINE DARYL. I'd love to see how he justified spending that money.

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Anonymous — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:14:11 GMT

I was just reading over the Board minutes and just don't understand how Jan was voted out as President and Daryl Silvers put in his place. Can anyone explain to me what happened? Jan clearly won the votes and Daryl Silver and Charlie tied. How after a month was Mr Gerdel able to say things weren't done correctly and the change made? Is it really okay that out of the 3 votes to have Jan out as President and Daryl installed that Daryl got to be one of the votes?
What the heck happened????

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Glenn J Ballenger — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:11:34 GMT

Audit Answer:

The following is Section 7 from Section 720.303 of the Florida Statutes. The requirement can be waived by the majority vote of members attending a meeting at which there is a quorum. Therefore, unless the owners vote to the contrary, an audit of AW's finances must be performed annually. FYI, since I have lived in AW, I do not recall ever being provided with a copy of the Annual Financial Report, nor do I recall ever having been provided with a written notice that a copy is available upon request as required by the Statute.

From 720.303:

(7) FINANCIAL REPORTING.--Within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year, or annually on the date provided in the bylaws, the association shall prepare and complete, or contract with a third party for the preparation and completion of, a financial report for the preceding fiscal year. Within 21 days after the final financial report is completed by the association or received from the third party, but not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year or other date as provided in the bylaws, the association shall, within the time limits set forth in subsection (5), provide each member with a copy of the annual financial report or a written notice that a copy of the financial report is available upon request at no charge to the member. Financial reports shall be prepared as follows:

(a) An association that meets the criteria of this paragraph shall prepare or cause to be prepared a complete set of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The financial statements shall be based upon the association's total annual revenues, as follows:

1. An association with total annual revenues of $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000, shall prepare compiled financial statements.

2. An association with total annual revenues of at least $200,000, but less than $400,000, shall prepare reviewed financial statements.

3. An association with total annual revenues of $400,000 or more shall prepare audited financial statements.