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February/ December March 2019 2019
Publication of the DeBordieu Colony Community Association “DCCA” www.debordieucolony.org
DCCA Board Approves 2020 Budget Board Candidates Sought
It’s of time, year again. No, notwith the the holidays. It’s time for Eachthat yeartime at this in accordance DeBordieu Colony the DCCA Board to review and approve the annual operating Community Association DCCA Board of Directors budget. The 2020 budget Bylaws, comes asthe a result of the DCCA Finance appoints a Nominating Committee which is charged with reviewing Committee and staff working together to research and review applications operational for new members servewith on the Board of Directors. day-to-day items to along anticipated needs for the following year. maintaining and improving The new members willThis serveincludes a three-year term commencing on May our facilities, infrastructure and services for which the DCCA is 4, 2019. responsible for delivering to keep our community well-maintained, to improve property values and quality of life. The committee is currently seeking community members who are interested and able toareserve the Board. members will Annual assessments the on primary sourceCommittee of the DCCA’s funding, but there are otherover funding sources. To follow is a brief update review candidates the next month and present their slate on of the “how”toand of the Board DCCA budget process. The DCCA nominees fill “why” four vacated seats during the DCCA March is fundedmeeting. primarily through owner assessments, but also included 9 board in the revenue stream are commercial vendor barcodes/passes and investment income. The slate will then be included in the proxy for the elections of four newthe Board members the Annual Members’ Meeting on Saturday, In November, 16,at2019 meeting, the Board approved a budget of $3,781,368, with an Annual Assessment of $2,900. The Annual May 4, 2019 at 10 am. Assessment is billed in December and due by January 31. This assessment is the same for all property owners. Funding from the The Board membersis whose terms expire on May 4 include Chris Annual Assessment allocated to two different budgets: Operating Bridgeman, Susan Davis, Greg Frost, and Duncan Lott. Mr. Lott and Reserve. was appointed to fill the late Bob DeVey’s term. Operating The Operating Budget funds the predictable association functions: 24/7 security, administration, including insurance and general maintenance of infrastructure, landscape, recreation and amenities. It covers the employee costs and maintenance of common properties (roads, landscaping, ponds, boat landing, signage, beach access), security operations (gate access, patrols, commercial access), and administration operations (insurance on common properties; legal, accounting, and management services. Reserve The Reserve Budget funds major repairs and replacement to existing DCCA property and infrastructure. This budget is planned with consideration to the projected life of each association asset for the
next years. Recent drainage repairs, the DeBordieu Boulevard Board40Member Qualifications and beautification path, stabilization of the Luvan/Wallace Pate drainage ditch, storm-related debris removal from the five storms • Exercise fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of their fellow we have had since October 2015, 2017 road rejuvenation project, community dredging of ourmembers; boat basin and access to North Inlet, and the like, • Necessary skill set to meet the vacancy of retiring directors; were all paid with reserve funds. • Attend regularly scheduled Board meetings and working sessions as themajor need arises; Another component of the Reserve budget is the money that is set aside for natural disaster cleanup and recovery. Hurricane • Committee membership involvement and After potential chair Matthew, the Finance Committee did an in-depth analysis of responsibilities; potential vulnerabilities from associated winds, flooding, storm • Preference given to members with prior committee involvement; surges, and damage to our many drainage ditches and ponds. We • A willingness to develop an understanding of all issues that come alsobefore consulted with the US Army of Engineers improve the Board in order to voteCorps in a manner he/shetobelieves is our understanding of what impacts various storm strengths could in the best interest of the community; have on our community. Over the past three years the Board has concluded that having a sufficient reserve to restore our community All Interested Members after a categoryCommunity 2/3 storm is advisable. Hopefully we will have sufficient funds to cover these expenses so that property owners All not community interested in being considered by and the are faced withmembers an additional assessment to pay for cleanup Nominatingafter Committee for a Board position can submit the selfrestoration a storm event. nomination form located on the DeBordieu Community website, Two additional source of The funds include BeachtoPreservation www.debordieucolony.org. form can bethe emailed Kelly Floyd fund, which is billed in May and due by June 30. This assessment at kfloyd@debordieucolony.org, or faxed to 843-546-8704. is based upon the property’s proximity to the more erosional areas of the beach.members Inland may lots also are billed $875/yr., that amount Community recommend otherand Members to be increases as properties near the beach. These funds will be collected considered by the Nominating Committee. Deadline to submit until 2033 and can never increase. Additionally, these monies are nominations to thebyNominating is February by audited quarterly an outside Committee CPA firm and can only25, be 2019 used for 5 pm. furtherance of beach preservation. At closing each purchaser pays an initial assessment equal to the amount of the Annual Assessment. These funds are deposited to the capital account of the Association to be used for capital improvements. Additional financial information is included in the Board minutes on the DeBordieu community website, www.debordieucolony.org.
Photo credit: Amy Garner Photo courtesy of John Snodgrass
AROUND THE COLONY
Health Symposium Set ARB Stats Show Strong Mark your calendar to attend our first-ever Mature Health Building Trend Symposium. DCCA is partnering with the Tidelands Health to
bring you two fascinating speakers on the topics of “Living to The Architectural BoardHealth continues to receive numerous Be 100” and “YourReview Emotional and Dealing with Stress.” In additionwhich to the indicate programsthat you the will community’s have the opportunity for submittals construction personalis interaction experts and medical professionals to activity thriving. Thewith ARB’s records have been consistently active discuss maintaining These will built coveronvarious for several years with anwellness. increase in new stations homes being vacant topicsWe from physician care (thinkpending Cardiacactivity or Orthopedic) to lots. are excited to see so much this late in the how to prepare a Living Will. The event will be held Monday, year. The home and lot sales are varied throughout the community, Aprilnot 1 from 2 to 5 pm Colony area Room. Signature and and concentrated in in onethe particular (golf course vsbar beach, light hors d’oeuvres will be available. Please call to reserve your etc.). spot (843) 546-2410. The statistics indicate an all-encompassing upward trend in sales and construction including older homes being remodeled or demolished to make way for a new one, as well as first time builds. Additionally we are seeing younger couples purchasing lots to construct a larger home for a growing family and an increase in owners consolidating from larger homes to more manageable retirement homes.
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These trends are exciting and inspiring as they are an indicator of the strength of DeBordieu Colony as a whole as well as for Georgetown County.
2019 Underbrushing Event
ARB Projects as of 11/13/19: Last fall’s weather hindered the success of our annual underbrushing Homes underevent. construction: 14 it Subsequently, we have elected to move to Renovations under construction: a, hopefully, more favorable time of year – March. If you25own Total homes/projects review: 40 for a vacant lot and wish tounder participate, please be on the lookout a notice Total homes/projects under construction: 39 coming in February with details.
COMMUNITY BOARD BRIEFS
The following are highlights from the DCCA August 17, September 21, and October 19, 2019 Board Meetings: Reported: • S.C. House Representative Lee Hewitt will discuss legislative issues pertinent to Georgetown County, as well as take questions from the audience on Wednesday, December 4 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm in the Colony Room The DeBordieu Home and Garden Club is sponsoring “Memories at the Clubhouse. Complimentary beer7 and wine and of My Grandfather” Thursday, March at 5:30 pm.a Gen. cheese tray will be available. George S. Patton’s grandson, Pat Waters, will share memories of his larger-than-life grandfather. (Pat is shown in this photo • the In preparation forolder providing concepts section lap on left, with his brother John, for on phase Gen. 3Patton’s of DeBordieu Blvd of the DeBordieu Blvd. path, Stantec during a family visit in 1945.) Mr. Waters’ mother was Patton’s made a site visit to assess existing conditions, including first born. Pat and his wife Martha reside in Mt. Pleasant. The trees, vegetation, width of the existing median, etc. against presentation will be followed by an optional supper ($25). Please for the reservations survey. call (843) 546-2410. Non-members pay $5 for event. • DCCA decals and barcodes will expire March 31, 2020, and new barcodes will be issued. This is done every five years to insure records are correct and updated.
Garden Club
Annual Assessment Reminder
• The The appeal of DeBordieu’s renourishment/groin DCCA 2019 beach Annual Assessment permit is ongoing and moving toward a February hearing.
was due on January 31. Statements were mailed in December. Please remit Approved: payment if you haven’t already. • The Level 2 Update Replacement Reserve Study from Miller-Dodson, in the amount of $7,613.
The DCCA Administration Office will be closed • The $500,000 Line of Credit annual renewal with First December 24 and 25, 2019 and Citizens BRIEFS Bank. COMMUNITY BOARD January 1, 2020 for the holidays.
The following are highlights from the DCCA January • Road repairs19onBoard WoodMeeting: Stork Lane, Collins Meadow Drive
Reported: • As of 12/31/18, the ARB has 16 new homes and 16 renovation projects. The volume of construction and renovation has remained consistent.
and Alligator Alley not to exceed $16,200 from the Reserve Account.
Approved: • Repair and stabilize approximately 164 linear feet of the
bank of the Luvan Blvd. stormwater drainage ditch in the • The 2019 Nominating Committee members are as amount of $40,104.85. follows: Dan Roach, Chair, and Tom Moon will represent the Board; Bill Bowles, Emerson Gower, and Karen • Grind and limbs, small treesmembers and debris Liciardello areremove the three community at along large. both • The Community Affairs Committee met with Shawn sides of the boundary road along Lantana Circle to and Bryant Roper to discuss ideas for a marketing plan Wallace Pate Drive (estimated linear footage = 13,728) not • The General Manager to execute agreements, not to of DeBordieu Colony. to exceed $50,000. exceed $650,000 to construct a pedestrian path along Approved DeBordieu Blvd.Board minutes are available online at • A January 8 chase by S.C. Highway Patrol lead to a www.debordieucolony.org The DCCA Administration a drop-offGate site vehicle vs. building collisionOffice at theisDeBordieu • Approve an expenditure of $32,500 for consulting and House. suspect was apprehended and charged for Toys The for Tots. DeBordieu residents interested in related services regarding the pursuit of statutory options participating with DUI, Failure to Stop for Blue Light, and Possession. may drop off a new and unwrapped Annual Assessment for 2020 related toDCCA bulkhead maintenance. Damage repair has been completed. toy Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm. Dropoff deadline is Is $2,900 and due by 1/31/20 Approved Board minutes are available online at www.debordieucolony.org December 12, 2019.
New Vehicle Decals Available The DCCA considers owner and community safety and security a top priority. It is with that thought in mind that all residential vehicle decals and barcodes will expire March 31, 2020. This 5-year “purge” allows owners and DCCA staff to review current records for accuracy and eliminate outdated vehicle information.
DeBordieu Colony Community Association’s Employees wish our Members and their Families a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
As a reminder, the DCCA Policy for issuing decals/barcodes is as follows: • Decals are restricted to property owners and immediate family members (mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, and daughters-in-law). Each property has a maximum of eight decals, with the first two being issued at no charge. Additional decals are $15 each. Additional family members can be listed under the property address and, with the property owner’s permission and proper identification, gain entry with a paper pass. • Decals can be obtained from the DeBordieu Administration office between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. They will be activated at that time. • Decals are available to be mailed to property owners upon request. However, if decals are mailed and then misplaced and/ or lost, there will be a $15 replacement cost. Mailed barcodes will not be activated until the DCCA staff verifies that the decal has been applied to the correct vehicle. The operator of the vehicle must show identification and vehicle registration to complete the activation of the decal/barcode. • All outstanding DCCA assessments must be paid before new decals can be issued. Notices with a current list of vehicles assigned to property was mailed out in late November. Please complete and return the renewal application with the appropriate payment. We appreciate your cooperation during this transition period. If you have any questions concerning the renewal process of the DeBordieu decals, please contact Nikki Walters at 843-527-4436 or dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org.
Creek Night Beautiful fall weather arrived just in time for DeBordieu’s Creek Night. The chilly weather and steamy oysters were enjoyed by residents and guests. (Photo credit: Claudia Beard).
DeBorDieu Colony 181 Luvan Boulevard Georgetown, SC 29440 www.debordieucolony.org
DCCA ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORY
DCCA ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORY Phone: 843.527.4436 Fax: 843.546.8704 Phone:dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org 843.527.4436 Fax: 843.546.8704
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Tom ..................................moont347@gmail.com GregMoon. Frost ...............................greg.frost3636@gmail.com President President Wilson Lowery. . .....................woodfather354@gmail.com LSM, PCAM General Manager Tom Moon ...................................moont347@gmail.com Kelly Floyd................................. kfloyd@debordieucolony.org Vice President Vice President Kelly Floyd................................ kfloyd@debordieucolony.org Executive Administrator Greg Frost...............................greg.frost3636@gmail.com Susan Davis ................................... sndavis05@gmail.com Executive Administrator Anna Curry ...........................dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org Secretary Secretary Nikki Walters.......................dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org Dan Roach............... daniel.m.roach@morganstanley.com Member & Commercial Services Dan Roach .............. daniel.m.roach@morganstanley.com Member Commercial Services 843.527.5033 Treasurer Architectural Review Board&............................... Treasurer Architectural Review Board............................. 843.527.5033 Mike Jordan.........................mjordandebidue@gmail.com Meg Wilcox ............................mwilcox@debordieucolony.org Mike Jordan ........................mjordandebidue@gmail.com Ad Hoc Committee Meg Wilcox...........................mwilcox@debordieucolony.org Ad Hoc/Executive ARB Administrator Chris Bridgeman..........................chrisbridge@charter.net ARB Administrator Chris Bridgeman .........................chrisbridge@charter.net Grounds Maintenance ...................................... 843.436.3333 Director Grounds Maintenance..................................... 843.436.0066 Director Hans Sapochak ....................HSapochak@debordieucolony.org Jane Cooper...................................... coojane@gmail.com Jane Cooper ..................................... coojane@gmail.com Hans Sapochak.................. HSapochak@debordieucolony.org Grounds Maintenance Manager Director Director Manager 843.527.4931 Community SafetyGrounds “Safety &Maintenance Security” ................ Renee ReneeDavis................................ Davis ...............................reneebdavis@gmail.com reneebdavis@gmail.com Community Safety “Safety & Security”........... 843.527.4931 Mike Grabarz ....................... mgrabarz@debordieucolony.org Director Director Mike Grabarz........................mgrabarz@debordieucolony.org Geoff Groat............................... Chief of Community Safety Geoff Groat ..............................geoff.groat@peacesir.com geoff.groat@peacesir.com Director of Community Safety Director Amanda Edwards .................. aedwards@debordieucolony.org Director Amanda Edwards..................aedwards@debordieucolony.org Don DonIrwin.........................................dpirwin@gmail.com Irwin ........................................dpirwin@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Director Administrative Assistant Director Bob Kearns. . ...........................rckearns7@roadrunner.com GATEHOUSE Bob Kearns............................rckearns7@roadrunner.com Director GATEHOUSE Director Phone: 843-546-8520 Fax: 843-546-8532 Hank Strickland...................................hhs4447@aol.com Duncan Lott .......................... duncan.lott64@gmail.com Phone: 843-546-8520 Fax: 843-546-8532 Director Director dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org Blanche Brown.........................bbrown@debordieucolony.org Blanche Brown....................... bbrown@debordieucolony.org AMS, CMCA General Manager