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February/ March 2018
Publication of the DeBordieu Colony Community Association “DCCA” www.debordieucolony.org
Board Approves Dry Storage Policy and Agreement The DCCA Board approved a revised dry storage policy and agreement at its January meeting. The revision was in response to members’ requests to improve the layout and usage of the dry storage areas. Boat Storage 3 and 4 are located on Firehouse Street and Boat Storage 1 and 2 are located on Construction Road. This is the first revision to the policy and agreement which was originally adopted in 2007 when the dry storage agreement was first implemented.
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Owners must be current in assessments and/or fines with the DCCA;
The new layout features larger lots for ease of parking and navigation, as well as to insure maximum use of space. The spaces have also been increased to accommodate trailers, and are now available in two sizes Small (up to 26-ft.) and Large (26-ft. and larger). Additionally, the spaces will be identified by numbered curb markers to facilitate parking in the correct spot.
• Spaces are forfeited once DeBordieu property is sold.
A change in the rental agreement includes paying a small annual fee for the storage facility. Spots at Dry Storage “A” (Firehouse Street location) will be $200/yr. and a space in Dry Storage “B” (Construction Road location) will be $100/yr. Additional amenities available at the Firehouse property will include additional lighting, and automatic gate openers via a RFID tag reader. Both lots will have clearly designated and delineated spaces. Temporary spaces will be made available for up to 30-days for a minimum weekly fee of $20. Funds raised as a result of these fees will be used to offset the expenses associated with lighting, installation of the automatic gate openers, etc.
• Owner may store one of the following in the space provided that the size of the item stored fits within the space: non commercial trailer, recreational vehicle or one boat on a trailer.
The updated policy allows for temporary storage of 30 days or less to accommodate owners and guests who bring their boats. Some of the other changes include:
If you are interested in leasing a space, please contact Amanda Elliott (843.527.4436). Spaces are available on a first-come, firstserved basis.
An owner on the waiting list has 10 days from the date of notification that a space is available to accept the space or forfeit his/her rights to use such space. Multiple owners of a single DeBordieu property may share a single space. Otherwise, spaces may not be shared.
• Temporary spaces are valid for no more than 30 days. • Payment of fees are required when a space is assigned and WILL NOT be refunded for any reason.
• Any property stored must be in good working order, properly registered with the DCCA and any applicable authorities. The full policy and lease agreement are available on the DeBordieu Colony Community website (www.debordieucolony.org). Notification letters are being sent to all owners who have property in the storage areas, as well as those on the waiting list. The new policy and agreement are being implemented as of March 1, 2018.
Photo credit: Amy Garner
AROUND THE COLONY DeBordieu Colony Home & Garden Club donates Funds to Tara Hall
Tara Hall, a Georgetown County non-profit, was the appreciative recipient of a $4000 donation from the DeBordieu Home & Garden Club. The club designated Tara Hall as its beneficiary for its holiday fundraiser, which consisted of a dinner and raffle called “Fill Your Stocking and Tara Hall’s Too.” Tara Hall began in 1969 and more than 600 boys from Georgetown and surrounding communities have passed through its doors. The school’s mission is to accept “neglected, troubled and abused boys, in an effective, Christ-centered, long-term residential school that develops moral, social, educational and life skills, thus building responsible contributing adults, while providing services to their families.” Each year we choose a local charity to be the recipient of funds raised at one of our events. Those events have included Christmas Homes Tours, Fashion Shows, and this year the Dinner and Raffle. “Our members are committed to supporting the many needs we see in our community,” said Becky Mann, DeBordieu Home & Garden Club Co-chairman. “We are honored to give back,” she added.
DeBordieu Beach Permit Progress Report The DeBordieu beach nourishment/groin permit application was submitted to the state and federal regulatory agencies in midNovember. The permit was then put out on public notice for comments with the comment period ending in late December. Letters received by the US Army Corps of Engineers are then provided to CSE, the DCCA consulting engineer, for answers to questions and comments. The permitting process is expected to take several years.
Presentation of funds. Tom Shortt, Sassy Tugwell and Jane Lott of the DeBordieu Garden Club present a check to John Kenny, Board Chair of the Tara Hall Homes for Boys.
Firewise Update Thank you to all who participated in the 2017 Firewise Event – ‘Good Neighbor Underbrush Program’. A total of 12 lots were underbrushed this year even amid the complications of Hurricane Irma. This brings the total number of lots underbrushed during this annual event to 37 since its inception in 2015. Relative to the storm, the ARB thanks all lot owners who willingly responded to ARB Administration letters requesting removal of fallen, hazardous trees and limbs. Please call the ARB office for lot underbrushing, clean-up, leaning or fallen tree removal, upturned root or stump removal, information and permitting policies.
SAVE THE DATE Spring Fling - April 20
Hosted by Rita & Hank Strickland and Sassy & Tug Tugwell Online registration available at www.DeBordieuColony.org
Board Candidates Sought Each year at this time, in accordance with the DeBordieu Colony Community Association By-laws, the DCCA Board of Directors appoints a Nominating Committee which is charged with reviewing applications for new Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members will serve a three-year term commencing on May 5, 2018. The committee is currently seeking community members who are interested and able to serve on the Board. Committee members will review identified candidates over the next month and present their slate of nominees to fill four vacated Board seats during the DCCA March 17 board meeting. The slate will then be included in the proxy for the elections of four new Board members at the Annual Members’ Meeting on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10 am. The Board members whose terms expire on May 5 include Peggy Dellasega, Emerson Gower, Doug Patton and Mike Penland. Board Member Qualifications • Exercise fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of their fellow community members; • Attend regularly scheduled Board meetings and working sessions as the need arises; • Committee membership involvement and potential chair responsibilities; • Preference given to members with prior committee involvement; • Necessary skill set to meet board vacancy; • •
A willingness to develop an understanding of all issues that come before the Board in order to vote in a manner he/she believes is in the best interest of the community; Understands need for confidentiality.
All Interested Community Members All community members interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee for a Board position can submit the self-nomination form located on the DeBordieu Community website, www.debordieucolony.org. The form can be emailed to Kelly Floyd at kfloyd@debordieucolony.org, or faxed to 843546-8704. Community members may also recommend other Members to be considered by the Nominating Committee. Deadline to submit nominations to the Nominating Committee is March 1, 2018 at 5 pm.
DCCA Assessment Reminder The DCCA 2018 Annual Assessment was due on January 31. Statements were mailed in Mid-December. Please Submit Your Payment Today!
COMMUNITY BOARD BRIEFS The following are highlights from the DCCA January 20 Board Meeting:
Reported: • Georgetown County Planning Commission met and agreed to recommend a zoning change to bring setbacks on certain DeBordieu indenture deeds and Georgetown County zoning requirements into compliance. • Snow and ice on Wallace Pate Drive exacerbated asphalt damage. Staff and Infrastructure Committee will look at patching. • The inaugural edition of “The Colony” magazine has been circulated through the community. The magazine is not affiliated with the DCCA, DCI or the real estate company. The DCCA did not provide a residential mailing list, or assist with this project. •
Several vehicle break-ins were reported to DCCA Security who informed Georgetown County Sheriff’s Dept. The investigation is ongoing. Residents were advised to keep their vehicles locked, and to remove money or other valuables from their vehicles.
Approved: • Amending the Indenture Deed for Lot 22, Salt Creek Bank, (Luvan Blvd.) to bring the height restriction into compliance with Georgetown County Zoning. • The Design Group proposal in the amount of $15,600 to design and develop an updated website for DCCA. • Appointment of G. Duncan Lott to fill the remaining term of Board Member Bob DeVey. • Revisions to the DCCA Dry Storage Policy and Agreement, including improvements such as numbered markers to define spaces, additional lighting and on Firehouse Street lot, install ingress/ egress control system for a not to exceed capital budget expenditure of $25,000. • The 2018 Nominating Committee members including Peggy Dellasega as Chair and Chris Bridgeman representing the Board, with Bill Bowles, Bill Owen and Kris Frost as the three community members at large. • Appointment of Lee Piepenbring to the Long Range Planning and G. Duncan Lott to Infrastructure Committees. Approved Board minutes are available online at www.debordieucolony.org
DeBordieu Colony 181 Luvan Boulevard Georgetown, SC 29440 www.debordieucolony.org
DCCA ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORY Phone: 843.527.4436 Fax: 843.546.8704 dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org
Blanche Brown..........................bbrown@debordieucolony.org AMS, CMCA General Manager
Kelly Floyd.................................. kfloyd@debordieucolony.org Executive Administrator
Danielle Pope........................dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org Member & Commercial Services
Architectural Review Board................................ 843.527.5033 Meg Wilcox.............................mwilcox@debordieucolony.org ARB Administrator
Grounds Maintenance....................................... 843.436.3333 Hans Sapochak.....................HSapochak@debordieucolony.org Grounds Maintenance Manager
Community Safety “Safety & Security�................. 843.527.4931 Mike Grabarz........................ mgrabarz@debordieucolony.org Chief of Community Safety
Amanda Elliott...........................aelliott@debordieucolony.org Administrative Assistant
GATEHOUSE Phone: 843-546-8520 Fax: 843-546-8532
2017-2018 DeBordieu Colony Board and committee assignments
Emerson Gower..................... emersongower@yahoo.com President Greg Frost.............................. greg.frost3636@gmail.com Vice President Doug Patton........................... dougpatton365@gmail.com Secretary/ARB Dan Roach............... daniel.m.roach@morganstanley.com Treasurer/Finance Susan Davis ................................... sndavis05@gmail.com Ad Hoc/Executive Committee Chris Bridgeman..........................chrisbridge@charter.net Director Peggy Dellasega.......................peggydellasega@gmail.com Director Don Irwin.........................................dpirwin@gmail.com Director Mike Jordan .........................bethandmike72@gmail.com Director Duncan Lott .......................... duncan.lott64@gmail.com Director Tom Moon............................ tmoon@mwhattorneys.com Director Mike Penland................................mpenland@kdallc.com Director