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Publication of the DeBordieu Colony Community Association “DCCA” www.debordieucolony.org
BoardPreservation Candidates Sought DeBordieu Beach Moving Forward
Each year at this time, in led accordance with the DeBordieu Recent media reports have some community members toColony express Community Association Bylaws, the DCCA Board Directors confusion on how a veto by Gov. McMaster affects of DeBordieu’s appoints beach a Nominating Committee which is charged with reviewing ongoing preservation. applications for new members to serve on the Board of Directors. The important new members will termthe commencing on May The thing forserve you atothree-year know is that veto has nothing to 4, 2019. do with our plan to construct groins. These are two separate issues. The DCCA applied for and received DHEC approval for The committee is currently seeking community members who are nourishment and groins. We anticipate the project will begin in interested and able to serve on the Board. Committee members will 2021. As expected, the Coastal Conservation League and the Belle review candidates next month and present their of Baruch Foundationover havetherequested the Administrative Lawslate Court nominees to fill four vacated Board seats during the DCCA March hold a contested case hearing pertaining to the DCCA’s permit. 9 board meeting.
The nourishment/groin permit specifies strict monitoring The slate will then be included in the proxy for the requirements and objective survey data which willelections be used of byfour the new Board members at the Annual Members’ Meeting on Saturday, USACE and OCRM to determine when additional nourishment May 4, 2019 at 10 will am. ensure there is a flow of sand to Baruch is required. This Foundation property which equals or exceeds the historical The Board members whose terms expire on May 4 include Chris background erosion rate. Bridgeman, Susan Davis, Greg Frost, and Duncan Lott. Mr. Lott was appointed fill thethe lategovernor Bob DeVey’s term. On a separate to matter, vetoed legislation that would have allowed DeBordieu oceanfront property owners along the bulkhead to construct shoreline perpendicular wingwalls that extends landward at a ninety degree angle from the ends of the timber bulkhead, which is considered an existing erosion control structure. Additionally, the bill would have enabled owners and the
Board Member Qualifications DCCA to protect private property and community infrastructure through the rehabilitation, reinforcement, or protection activities • Exercise fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of their fellow that are authorized by a permit, if required, from the United States community members; Army Corps of Engineers. • Necessary skill set to meet the vacancy of retiring directors;
• Attend regularly scheduled Board meetings and working sessions Owners thearises; Board are exploring our options on the bulkhead as theand need issue and are heartened that a big majority in the Assembly • Committee membership involvement and General potential chair agreed with us, just not enough to override the veto. responsibilities; • Preference given to members with prior committee involvement; • A willingness to develop an understanding of all issues that come On the groin issue we have the State of South Carolina on our side the Board order to that votethe in acourt manner is andbefore our attorneys areinconfident will he/she rule in believes our favor. in the bestextend interest of beyond the community; These issues well DCCA and directly affect a great part of the state’s $22 billion tourism industry up and down the All Interested Community coast. If we cannot protect Members private property rights and mitigate erosion of all of the beaches, the state’s largest industry will be dealt All community members interested in being considered by the aNominating terrible blow. Committee for a Board position can submit the selfnomination form located on the DeBordieu Community website, Locally, our impact on Georgetown County is significant. We www.debordieucolony.org. The form can be emailed to Kelly Floyd provide 14% of the county’s residential property tax revenue. The at kfloyd@debordieucolony.org, or faxed to 843-546-8704. loss of homes to the ocean would have a major negative impact on propertymembers values throughout our community and would Community may also recommend other Members to be considered by the Nominating to submit correspondingly result in a loss ofCommittee. tax revenues Deadline to the county. nominations to thetoNominating Committee is February 2019the by We will continue keep you informed on our progress 25, through 5 pm. process. litigation
Photo courtesy of John Snodgrass
AROUND THE COLONY HealthS.C.U.T.E. Symposium Set
Architectural Review Board “ARB” Checklist
Betsy Brabson & Robin Baughn Mature Health Mark your calendar to attend our first-ever Symposium. DCCA is partnering with the Tidelands Health to This year promises to be one of the biggest loggerhead nesting bring you two fascinating speakers on the topics of “Living to seasons in South Carolina’s recorded history. Georgia and North Be 100” and “Your Emotional Health and Dealing with Stress.” Carolina are to experiencing an amazing afteropportunity all three states We would like to remind community members that ARB In addition the programs you will season have the for had a record low in 2018. With the warmer winter, nesting began Approval must be obtained before making changes to any of personal interaction with experts and medical professionals to April 26,maintaining the earliest on record, with nest atvarious Hilton discuss wellness. Thesea Kemp’s stationsridley will cover the following: (this list is not an all-inclusive, complete guideHead Island. topics from physician care (think Cardiac or Orthopedic) to lines can be found on www.debordieucolony.org) how to prepare a Living Will. The event will be held Monday, At DeBordieu we have 40 volunteers with 19 working April 1 from 2and to 5Hobcaw pm in the Colony Room. Signature bar and toward certification. There are plenty of nests for practice as trained The DeBordieu Home and Garden Club is sponsoring “Memories light hors d’oeuvres will be available. Please call to reserve your additionsThursday, which impact/change exterior Grandfather” March 7 atthe 5:30 pm. ofGen. volunteers their nest-finding knowledge. Two certifications of My Any spot (843) impart 546-2410. the home George S. Patton’s grandson, Pat Waters, will share memories have already been awarded with more to come. of his larger-than-life grandfather. (Pat is shown in this photo Any change to the brother roofing/siding material color, lap left, with his older John, on Gen. or Patton’s The best season at DeBordieu and Hobcaw was in 2013 with 108 on the trim, handrails, shutters, doors, etc. during a family visit in 1945.) Mr. Waters’ mother was Patton’s nests! We are optimistic that this record will be broken. Currently, we have a total of 52 nests (DeBordieu 25, Hobcaw 27). Peak first born. Pat and his wife Martha reside in Mt. Pleasant. The Driveway or walkway additions, changes, or matenesting is toward the end of June, first of July. Hatching will begin presentation will be followed by an optional supper ($25). Please call for reservations (843) 546-2410. Non-members pay $5 for rial modifications in mid-July when nest inventories will start. Loggerheads typically event. finish nesting in mid-August. Any additions to your property such as fencing, swimming pools, entry columns, or exterior lightOur goal is to be a turtle-friendly beach and make nesting/hatching ing, outdoor structures for these ancient reptiles as easy as possible. Please remember that oceanfront lighting must be off by 10 pm, and no flash photography The DCCA Assessment Adding solar 2019 panels orAnnual a satellite dish network Last fall’sis allowed. weatherHoles hindered success annual of turtles dug on the the beach needofto our be below the underbrushing Subsequently, have elected toand move it high tide line so event. they naturally fill in at we night. Beach items tents was due on January 31. Statements to a, hopefully, favorable time ofus year – March. you own need to be takenmore in nightly. Please help keep the beachIf clean and Removing trees (All trees in DeBordieu 8-inches in aclear vacant lot and wish to participate, please be on the lookout for of trash. were mailed in December. Please remit diameter and of chest height are protected, includa notice coming in February with details. ing pines) or landscaping changes payment if you haven’t already. You can follow our daily activity on: www.debordieuscute.org. Thank you to Peace Sothebys for sponsoring DeBordieu and Hobcaw S.C.U.T.E.
Garden Club
Save the Date
Spring F lingApril 12
2019 Underbrushing Event
Annual Assessment Reminder
COMMUNITY BOARD BRIEFS The following are highlights from the DCCA January 19 Board Meeting:
CELEBRATE JULY 4th IN DEBORDIEU
Reported:
2019 Club and Community Events • As of 12/31/18, the ARB has 16 new homes and 16 projects. volume of construction and 9 renovation am Parade The Line-Up (Ocean Park) renovation has remained consistent. 10 am Parade Begins • The Community Affairs Committee met with Shawn Bryant Roper discuss Lunch ideas for a marketing plan 11and am “All to American Cookout” (Beach Club Tent) of DeBordieu Colony.
Approved: For the safe enjoyment of everyone in our community,
please remember that, as in the past, law enforcement • The 2019 Nominating Committee members are as officers from DeBordieu and Georgetown County follows: Roach, andwith Tom represent Sheriff’sDan office will beChair, assisting theMoon eventswill of the day. the Board; Bill Bowles, Emerson Gower, and Karen Liciardello the three community members at large. WATER areBALLOONS AND HIGH-POWERED HOSES ARE PROHIBITED. DO NOT SPRAY • The General Manager to execute agreements, not to WATER ON THOSE NOT CARRYING WATER exceed $650,000 to construct a pedestrian path GUNS. BE AWARE AND CONSIDERATE OFalong YOUR NEIGHBORS. DeBordieu Blvd.
6:30 pm Dinner Buffet (behind Clubhouse) • A January 8 chase by S.C. Highway Patrol lead to a vehicle vs. building collision at the DeBordieu Gate Contact Dori Laffin @ the Club (843.527.6020) for more 9 House. pm The suspect FIREWORKS • Approve an expenditure of $32,500 for consulting and was apprehended and charged information event the times, locations, and costs.options related servicesabout regarding pursuit of statutory with DUI, Failure to Stop for Blue Light, and Possession. related to bulkhead maintenance. Damage repair has been completed.
Approved Board minutes are available online at www.debordieucolony.org
Seasonal Reminders for Everyone’s Safety and Enjoyment
DeBordieu Gate Passes Online DeBordieu residents can manage their guest list and then some via Gate Access (www.GateAccess.com), which also provides the following benefits:
• Manage your guest information • Change username and password • Update your email addresses and telephone numbers • Register your pets including uploading pictures • Notify security of when you are out of town • Sign up for automatic arrival notifications • View who has been granted access to your property • View occupants and vehicles registered to your property
The GateAccess website can also be accessed by clicking “Manage Guest List” on our community website www.debordieucolony. org. If you have any questions, or to obtain the login information for your property, contact us at 843-527-4436 or email at dcaadmin@debordieucolony.org.
DeBordieu Boulevard
How to Navigate the Pedestrian Path The first two phases of work along DeBordieu Boulevard were completed in early May. The pedestrian path is located on either side of the median, and is able to accommodate golf carts, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the like. While common sense and the golden rule should prevail, here are some suggested tips for using the pedestrian path: • Those using the pedestrian path should follow traffic. The graphics on the path will indicate the appropriate direction; • Allow faster traffic to pass you. Pedestrians should allow golf carts to pass, slower walkers should move over to let bikes and runners pass, etc. • Please do not park or dump yard debris on the newly landscaped median. • Use caution and good judgment as you navigate the path.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer season in DeBordieu Colony. Along with the beautiful weather comes an influx of guests, renters, and wildlife activity. Here are some tips that will help everyone stay safe while enjoying our beautiful community. Share the road Be aware and share the road! Whether you are on two wheels or four, there is plenty of room for everyone to travel safely in DeBordieu Colony. • • • •
Pedestrians are encouraged to walk, jog, or operate golf carts on the pedestrian paths. Bicycles and Golf Carts traveling on roads have the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle driver and should travel in the right-hand lane. Pedestrians should always stay to the left-hand side of the road so they can be aware of approaching traffic. Please reduce your speed and be cautious while passing bicyclists/ golf carts/pedestrians.
Golf Carts • SC law requires golf cart operators to have in their possession a valid driver license, and be at least 16yrs old. Parents please do not allow your underage children to operate a golf cart. • Operation of golf carts is limited to daylight hours only. • Be mindful of all traffic signs and stop/yield where posted. Wildlife We share our beautiful community with an abundance of wildlife. To maintain the safety of our residents and visitors, as well as that of the wildlife, please keep the following in mind: • Alligators: • Do not feed or harass alligators. A FED ALLIGATOR IS A DEAD ALLIGATOR • Do not throw fish scraps, chicken necks or bait into ponds when fishing or crabbing. • Alligators are not relocated - they are destroyed. • Surf Fishing: • Do not fish in populated areas. • If you want to swim, avoid waters being fished or those with lots of bait fishes. Shark caught by surf fishers on Debidue Beach
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 Duncan Lott........................... duncan.lott64@gmail.com Meg Wilcox ............................mwilcox@debordieucolony.org Mike Jordan ........................mjordandebidue@gmail.com Ad Hoc Meg Wilcox...........................mwilcox@debordieucolony.org Ad Hoc/Executive Committee ARB Administrator Jane Cooper...................................... coojane@gmail.com ARB Administrator Chris Bridgeman .........................chrisbridge@charter.net Grounds Maintenance ...................................... 843.436.3333 Director Grounds Maintenance..................................... 843.436.3333 Director Hans Sapochak ....................HSapochak@debordieucolony.org Renee Davis................................ reneebdavis@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” ................ Geoff geoff.groat@peacesir.com ReneeGroat. Davis.............................. ............................... reneebdavis@gmail.com Community Safety “Safety & Security”........... 843.527.4931 Mike Grabarz ....................... mgrabarz@debordieucolony.org Director Director Mike Grabarz........................mgrabarz@debordieucolony.org Don Irwin.........................................dpirwin@gmail.com Chief of Community Safety Geoff Groat .............................. geoff.groat@peacesir.com Director of Community Safety Director Amanda Edwards .................. aedwards@debordieucolony.org Director Amanda Edwards..................aedwards@debordieucolony.org Mike Jordan.........................mjordandebidue@gmail.com Don 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