North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - September 2020

Heading into September, the following are selected news items or issues of interest to the residents of the North Shore Villas on Lake Marion in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the month:

*** We're continuing to adhere to loosened SC COVID-19 lock down rules. We'll keep you updated as things change.

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: The new wall functioning well, looks great, and has definitely saved us from additional erosion during Spring rains and flooding. Great investment.
  
• Lease: All the paper work along with an updated plat has been submitted to Santee Cooper in order to get the waterfront property transferred into the HOA’s name.
• Insurance: The board has authorized an increase in our liability coverage from $2M to $4M. This was done to reduce our liability should an accident occur on our property.
• Security Camera System: The Board selected a camera system which will cover both the lakeside and parking lot side of the buildings. There will also be coverage of the clubhouse, pool, sheds and entrances. System is installed and being tested
  
• Security Gates & Fence: The Board has accepted bids and is now reviewing quotes from gate and fencing vendors. Homeowners will have the opportunity to review options and give input.
• HOA Rules and Regulations have been reviewed by the new Board members. The revised document was presented to homeowners for their review and comments.
• Communications Committee will be meeting to review and further refine the HOA web site, Facebook page, Monthly Newsletter, etc. 
  
• Thank you to all our community volunteers who have helped on the many projects they have completed, e.g. playground, benches, firepits, beautification.... 

Hopefully all homeowners receive the much more detailed status reports emailed out by Calhoun Mays and the HOA Board and items posted on the North Shore Facebook page.

Governors Executive Order 2020-19 and 2020-21, CDC Guidelines, and Latest HOA Board Recommendations and Directives

• The clubhouse will remain closed for now until the SC Governor's EO is rescinded. However, the pool is open. New rules have been posted on the HOA Facebook page.
• If you are showing and symptoms of the COVID virus (cough, sore throat, congestion), you are required to quarantine yourself for at least 14 days.

HOA Annual Meeting

 

New Elected Officers and Board Members include:

Carolyn Taylor, President

Jimmy Jackson, Vice President

Brenda Wicker, Treasurer

Alice Fatherree, Secretary

Mark Smith, Board Member

• Remember, to pay your HOA and Marina Dues, You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site,   
• Don't forget to check the Community Bulletin Board located by the mailboxes when you pick up your mail.  
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events, though many activities have been put on hold during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Also, check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow.
  
  
    
  
  
  

Other Selected items from the HOA Facebook Page:

• We're all adjusting to the COVID-19 situation. Don't forget to check the Summerton Weekly News, the Town of Summerton web site, and other guidance being put out by the county and the state. We're all in this together.

Anybody have other news to share? Go ahead and add your comment to this post.

North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - July 2020

Heading into July, the following are selected news items or issues of interest to the residents of the North Shore Villas on Lake Marion in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the month:

*** We're continuing to adhere to loosened SC COVID-19 lock down rules. We'll keep you updated as things change.

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: The wall is complete and functioning as planned. The wall has definitely saved us from additional erosion during recent rains and flooding. 
• Seawall Railing & Signs: Railing issue has been tabled. For safety reasons, We have installing warning signs, as well as private property signs.
• Lease: All the paper work along with an updated plat has been submitted to Santee Cooper in order to get the waterfront property transferred into the HOA’s name.
• Insurance: The board has authorized an increase in our liability coverage from $2M to $4M. This was done to reduce our liability should an accident occur on our property.
• Marina slip assignment forms along with instructions as to how to fill them out have been sent out and need to be returned.
• Security Camera System: The Board selected a camera system which will cover both the lakeside and parking lot side of the buildings. There will also be coverage of the clubhouse, pool, sheds and entrances.Total cost for that project is $11,300. This money will come from reserves and there will be no additional assessment.
• Thank you to all our community volunteers who have helped on the many projects they have completed, e.g. playground, benches, firepits.... 

Hopefully all homeowners received the much more detailed status report emailed out by Calhoun Mays and the HOA Board and items posted on the North Shore Facebook page.

Governors Executive Order 2020-19 and 2020-21, CDC Guidelines, and Latest HOA Board Recommendations and Directives

• Executive Order (EO) 2020-19, strictly forbids any short term rentals. Homeowners who currently rent their units must no longer do so until the EO is rescinded.
• The clubhouse will be closed for now until the SC Governor's EO is rescinded. However, the pool is now open.
• If you are showing and symptoms of the COVID virus (cough, sore throat, congestion), you are required to quarantine yourself for at least 14 days.
• The Governor is in the process of slowly lifting the lockdown order. The Swimming Pool is now open. New rules have been posted on the HOA Facebook page.

HOA Annual Meeting

New Officers and Board Members Elected include:

Carolyn Taylor, President

Jimmy Jackson, Vice President

Brenda Wicker, Treasurer

Alice Fatherree, Secretary

Mark Smith, Board Member

• Remember, to pay your HOA and Marina Dues, You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site,   
• Don't forget to check our new Community Bulletin Board located by the mailboxes when you pick up your mail.  
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events, though many activities have been put on hold during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Also, check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow.
  
  
    
  
  
  

Other Selected items from the HOA Facebook Page:

• Keep an eye out for announcements about our annual July 4th Celebration, Cookout, and Fireworks.
• The Swimming Pool is now open. New rules have been posted on the HOA Facebook page. 
• Much needed power washing of entrance ways and decks has been completed. Remember, home owners are responsible for their decks out back.  
• We're all adjusting to the COVID-19 situation. Don't forget to check the Summerton Weekly News, the Town of Summerton web site, and other guidance being put out by the county and the state. We're all in this together.

Anybody have other news to share? Go ahead and add your comment to this post.

North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - May 2020

Heading into May, the following are selected news items or issues of interest to the residents of the North Shore Villas on Lake Marion in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the month:

*** We're currently adhering to SC COVID-19 lock down rules that are in the process of being slowly lifted. We'll keep you updated as things change.

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: The wall is complete and functioning as planned. We have experienced very high lake levels over the past month or two and the wall has definitely saved us from additional erosion. 
• Seawall Railing: The majority of the homeowners opted to table the issue of a railing for the time being. However, for safety reasons we are in the process of procuring warning signs as well as private property signs since we've had some "visitors" enjoying our improved waterfront.  The signs will be a minimal cost.
• Lease: All the paper work along with an updated plat has been submitted to Santee Cooper in order to get the waterfront property transferred into the HOA’s name. The new plat basically includes all the property on the lake side of the condos, to include the sea wall. 
• Insurance: The board has authorized an increase in our liability coverage from $2M to $4M. This was done to reduce our liability should an accident occur on our property.
• Marina slip assignment forms along with instructions as to how to fill them out have been sent out. Please follow the instructions in the mailing to fill out the document. 
• Security Camera System: The Board selected a camera system which will cover both the lakeside and parking lot side of the buildings.  There will also be coverage of the clubhouse, pool, sheds and entrances. Homeowners are encouraged to consider installing motion-activated solar powered lights to the backs of your sheds to help dter theives (@ $29.00 on Amazon).  The cameras can pick up anything at the front or sides of the sheds but it would be much too costly to install a system to cover the rear of the sheds. Total cost for that project is $11,300.  This money will come from reserves and there will be no additional assessment.
• Other Volunteer Projects: In addition to the notice board by the mailboxes, the benches and other outdoor furniture around the firepits have been repaired and are in the process of being painted by a group of volunteers. Additional furniture has been donated and fixed up, picnic tables are getting a coat of paint, the playground is being repaired and painted. Weeds and vines pulled, trimming done, plants and bushes moved, a new water garden started which has the additional benefit of acting as drainage for a wet spot. Thank you to all our volunteers.
• In addition to sewing and donating face masks, Karen Doggett and the other members of the Welcome/Events Committee, has been a dynamic force in pushing to get things done and get folks together.    

Hopefully all homeowners received the much more detailed status report emailed out by Calhoun Mays and the HOA Board.

Governors Executive Order 2020-19 and 2020-21, CDC Guidelines, and Latest HOA Board Recommendations and Directives

• Executive Order (EO) 2020-19, strictly forbids any short term rentals. Homeowners who currently rent their units must no longer do so until the EO is rescinded.
• The clubhouse will be closed for now until the SC Governor's EO is rescinded.
• EO 2020-21 restricts movement outside of the home to essential business only. However, you may go to the grocery store or pharmacy if absolutely necessary.
• Social distancing, wearing protective masks and gloves, frequent handwashing and showering are recommended by the CDC.
• If you are showing and symptoms of the COVID virus (cough, sore throat, congestion), you are required to quarantine yourself for at least 14 days.
• If you are aware of folks who are in self quarantine either because they have symptoms or are high risk*, please check on them via phone to see if they need anything. Be a good neighbor.
• The Governor is in the process of slowly lifting the lockdown order. The Swimming Pool will be opening on May 18th. New rules have been posted on the HOA Facebook page.

• Reminder: We have two new HOA board members Ron Sines and Brenda Wicker. Ron Sines is now the Vice President of our HOA.
• Remember, to pay your HOA and Marina Dues, You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site,   
• Don't forget to check our new Community Bulletin Board located by the mailboxes when you pick up your mail.  
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events, though many activities have been put on hold during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Also, check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow.
  
  
  
  The Board invites everyone to attend its meetings and encourages you to bring your ideas for making North Shore an even better place to live. Email your topic to the President (lucier1651@gmail.com) at least one (1) week in advance of the scheduled meeting so you can be placed on the agenda. Plan to keep your remarks to a five minute maximum so everyone has an opportunity to speak.  
    
  
  
  

Other Selected items from the HOA Facebook Page:

• Much needed power washing of entrance ways and decks has been completed. Remember, home owners are responsible for their decks out back.  
• We're all adjusting to the COVID-19 situation. Don't forget to check the Summerton Weekly News, the Town of Summerton web site, and other guidance being put out by the county and the state. We're all in this together.

Anybody have other news to share? Go ahead and add your comment to this post.

North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - January 2020

Welcome to the New Year - 2020.  The following are selected news items or issues of interest to the residents of the North Shore Villas on Lake Marion in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the month:

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: The project is pretty much wrapped up and I must say the contractor did a great job. Really looks good. It was also nice hearing it came in on time and pretty much right on budget,
• Railing, Fence, Cart Path: The HOA Reserve/Finance/Budget committee will be meeting over the next few weeks regarding the planning for the railing and cart path phase of the project. Several options are being prepared for homeowners to select from next month.
• Lease: All the paper work along with an updated plat has been submitted to Santee Cooper in order to get the lease transferred into the HOA’s name. Mr. Roquemore has agreed to sign the transfer papers once they are ready and he has approved the new plat. The new plat basically includes all the property on the lake side of the condos, to include the sea wall.
• Billing: For those that would like to pay up front for their share of the project, the cost per owner is $5,706. Billing will begin with the next quarterly billing statement (January 1, 2020). 

Hopefully all homeowners received the much more detailed status report emailed out by Calhoun Mays on New Years Day.

• Starting January 1, 2019, Santee North Shore LLC decided that it needed to start charging $40 per month for the boat slips to help offset the cost of operating and maintaining the marina while Santee North Shore LLC finalized setting up the North Shore Marina Association. Town & Country PM, Inc. has been hired to assist in handling with the finalization of the association and the management of the Marina. For now, Jason Mock will continue his normal on-site management of the marina. Stay tuned for more details.
• Roofing project. The contractor has pretty much wrapped up its work. The crew really did a bang up job. Again, Insurance and warranty are covering most of the cost. Hurray!
• You may have noticed the logging and clearing of the neighboring housing lots by Polly's Landing is done. We will let you know more about plans for the property and building of initial homes as details emerge.
• Remember, to pay your HOA Dues, You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site,   
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events.Finally, check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow. 
• Request: It has been reported that people are riding golf carts and walking on the new sod that was installed at the Seawall Project. The Board is asking that everyone stay off the new sod to allow it time to get established. 
• Finally, there's going to be a Chili Cook Off and Super Bowl Party at the Clubhouse on February 2, 2020. Dress to support your team.
• Reminder: The Board has set the Annual Association meeting for Friday January 31st at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse. The Board apologizes for the delay of scheduling of the annual meeting.There will also be an election to fill one of the Board member positions at the annual meeting. If there is anyone that would like to be included on the ballot for the election, please submit your nomination and resume to the Board.

Selected items from the HOA Facebook Page:

• Line Dancing starting up Monday Nights at 7pm beginning January 27, 2020, in the Clubhouse.
• Chili Cook Off and Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Clubhouse. 
• Alleged offshore 'Nessie Sighting' last week . Details and picture on the HOA Facebook site.

Anybody have other news to share? Go ahead and add your comment to this post.

North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - November 2019

The following are selected news items or issues of interest to the residents of the North Shore Villas in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the month:

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: The project is now well on the way to completion. Tree removal, grading and initial landscaping of land is done. The second phase of the project is also now wrapped up - placing the blocs and actually constructing the wall. The contractor has now come back to place top soil and fine grade the project. As that has been completed, they have begun with grassing the area. The project should be completed by the end of November. Looking great!
• Railing, Fence, Cart Path: The HOA Reserve/Finance/Budget committee will be meeting over the next few weeks regarding the planning for the railing and cart path phase of the project. Several options are being prepared for homeowners to select from next month.
• Lease: All the paper work along with an updated plat has been submitted to Santee Cooper in order to get the lease transferred into the HOA’s name. Mr. Roquemore has agreed to sign the transfer papers once they are ready and he has approved the new plat. The new plat basically includes all the property on the lake side of the condos, to include the sea wall.
• Billing: For those that would like to pay up front for their share of the project, the cost per owner is $5,706. Billing will begin with the next quarterly billing statement (January 1, 2020).

• The first meeting of the North Shore at Lake Marion Marina Association has been scheduled for Wednesday December 4th at 6:00 pm in the clubhouse at North Shore. Be sure to attend, if possible.
• Roofing project. The contractor has wrapped up its work. The crew really did a bang up job. Again, Insurance and warranty are covering most of the cost. Hurray!
• You may have noticed the logging and clearing of the neighboring housing lots by Polly's Landing is done. We will let you know more about plans for the property and building of initial homes as details emerge.
• Remember, to pay your HOA Dues, You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site Home Page. 
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events.Finally, check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow. 
• Finally, it has been reported that people are riding golf carts and walking on the new sod that was installed at the Seawall Project. The Board is asking that everyone stay off the new sod to allow it time to get established.

Anybody have other news to share? Go ahead and add your comment to this post. 

North Shore HOA Neighborhood News - August 2019

The following are selected news items or issues of interest related to the residents of the North Shore Villas in Summerton, SC. These brief items are drawn from postings on the North Shore HOA Web Site, North Shore HOA Facebook Page, Minutes of the North Shore HOA Board Meetings, and other items of interest submitted by homeowners during the past month:

• Lake Front Retaining Wall: You may have noticed that some of the building materials have started being placed on-site in preparation of beginning construction of the retaining wall this fall. The final Engineering Plans have been completed. They are posted on-line on the Association's website under the private North Shore HOA 'Google Drive'. The final documents are being submitted for the loan to the bank which has indicated that there should be no problem in getting approved. Construction is scheduled to being sometime this fall. A big thanks to Jimmy Jackson and other Board members working on this project.
• Remember, to pay your HOA Dues on time. You can use the online payment feature on the the North Shore HOA Web Site Home Page. 
• Summer vacation is wrapping up and its time to ensure your kids are registered for school and have their immunizations up to date. 
• Check out the Santee Cooper Country web site for the list of upcoming area festivals and events.
• Seeing hints of next round of Mayflies coming out again in August. Wish they would only come out in May. 
• We will be having a Labor Day Picnic at the clubhouse on August 31st at 6:00 pm at clubhouse. The association will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and water. They are asking for help with the setup and cleanup for the party. Please contact Kathy Cooper if you can help lucier1651@gmail.com
• Check out the current list of North Shore Villas on the real estate market according to Zillow. 
• Finally, the HOA Board wants to update you on several items:
  • Marathon Gas Station Road 400 - Sam the owner of the station has a fenced area for Boats and Trailer Storage. He has offered spaces to North Shore owners for $20,00 per month. Please contact Sam at the station if you have any interest.
  • Your neighbors thank you for the plantings you have done around the buildings but if you plant it, please maintain it. Asking our landscape crew to do additional duties involves additional cost.
  • TV dish antennas are regulated by the Architectural Review Board. Dishes and antennas may not be mounted on railings or posts but are allowed if they are freestanding, such as on a tripod on a deck, as long as they are not permanently secured.
  • Oil-fueled tiki torches and fire pots are forbidden. They pose a fire hazard to our buildings and are absolutely not allowed.
  • There is no smoking allowed around the pool or in the clubhouse. There is no glass of any sort allowed around the pool. Homeowners are responsible for advising their guests of these rules and enforcing them.
  • If you use the kitchen in the clubhouse, please clean up. Please do not leave food items in the refrigerator and/or freezer or in the cabinets. If you carry it in, carry it out. 
  • Stay tuned for news about the upcoming roofing project - replacing the roofs on all our buildings later this Fall.