Persimmon Hill

Crape Myrtle Reminder

2012-02-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year again when many people think that cutting their Crape Myrtles back is the right thing to do. I hope you will resist the temptation to butcher your Crape Myrtles.

Crape Myrtles are trees and should not be topped. The only pruning that should be done would be the interior rubbing limbs, dead limbs or crossing branches.

Part of CMG's landscape maintenance specifications strongly states that the landscape contractor must use proper horticultural practice when trimming and pruning shrubs and trees.

Clemson University and The University of Georgia both recommend that Crape Myrtles should not be top cut.

We have reminded some of our landscape contractors of the proper horticultural practice when dealing with Crape Myrtle in the common community areas.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

Updates

2012-02-06T13:00:00.000-08:00

Please be aware that the Board of Directors has asked several contractors to inspect the condition of the sidewalks, asphalt, exterior of each townhome and landscaping around each home. These contractors will be out periodically throughout the next several weeks to provide an inspection report to the Board of Directors for appropriate action and budgeting.

Also, please be on the lookout for a survey being sent to you via email through Survey Monkey. Please take a moment to fill this survey out to help the HOA and your Board of Directors understand the overall desires the residents have for Persimmon Hill HOA.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

Winterize Yourself

2012-01-04T09:32:00.001-08:00

The purpose of winterizing your home is to remove water which can freeze from within the pipelines and other areas.

"Winterize Yourself":

Turn off the heat source to the furnace and water heater.

If the water heater is electric or oil, turn off the power at the switch.

If the water heater is gas, you must turn off the gas valve. In most cases, you can turn off the furnace by switching off the electrical power supply.

Close the main water valve or supply to your home. This valve is usually located in the basement or laundry room of your home.

After the main valve has been securely turned off, open (or turn on) all inside faucets -- kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers and laundry room basin -- and all outside faucets. Also, be sure to remove garden hoses from the outside spigots. The purpose of opening all faucets is to drain all water from the pipelines within, and outside of, the home.

Drain the water heater.

Wrap "exposed" pipe with insulation. When water cannot be totally removed from the exposed pipelines, a heat tape can be used.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester

Community Manager

Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)

Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

http://www.wsscwater.com/home/jsp/content/winterize-tips.faces

2012 Assessment

2011-12-19T09:18:00.000-08:00

As a reminder your 2012 assessment has been set at $173.00 each month. Just as last year, your assessment will be billed on the 1st of each month and will be due by the 15th.

You can pay your assessment in several ways: 1) Return the coupon for the appropriate month to the bank’s lockbox at Post Office Box 912, Columbia, SC 29202; 2) Go online to www.cmgcharleston.com and select “online payments.” You will need your account number noted on your coupon for this option if you have not already setup your account. Please keep in mind that payments made online on Saturday or Sunday or after 5pm will reflect on the following business day; or 3) Download the form from our website and set-up ACH for automatic draft of your assessment. Please remember that if you have your payments set up on ACH through Community Management Group, you need to be aware that any outstanding balance will be debited from your account.

Please feel free to email me with any questions, thank you and Happy Holidays.

Respectfully,
Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

2011 Annual Meeting Notice

2011-12-01T13:13:00.000-08:00

Dear Persimmon Hill Homeowner,

The Persimmon Hill Annual Members Meeting will be held on December 8, 2011 at St. James United Methodist Church. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and we encourage all to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to participate in the governance of your community.

Your 2012 coupon booklets should be arriving to you in the mail prior to January 1, 2012. If for any reason you do not receive your booklets, please notify us immediately. You can pay your assessment in several ways: 1) Send your payments to the Columbia lockbox at Post Office Box 912, Columbia, SC 29202; 2) Go online to www.cmgcharleston.com and select “pay assessments”. If you have not already setup your account, you will need your account number for this option. Please be aware if you opt for this method, the payments will only be debited for a twelve (12) month cycle; or 3) Set up ACH for automatic draft of your payments. Please remember that all assessments are due by the first of each month and considered past due after the fifteenth of the month.

Please complete the proxy mailed to you, whether or not you are attending.

Return of the proxy is required so that a quorum can be established. If a quorum is not met, the meeting will have to be rescheduled, resulting in unnecessary expenses to the association and inconvenience for all members.

As always, thank you for your continued interest and involvement in the Persimmon Hill Association. Should you have any questions regarding anything contained in this Notice, please feel free to contact our office or email me at lnester@cmgcharleston.com for assistance.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

2011 Annual Meeting

2011-11-28T13:23:00.001-08:00

Your Persimmon Hill Annual Meeting Notice was mailed out last week, hopefully by now you have received it. Enclosed in the mailing was your proxy. There are 5 candidates for the 2012 Board of Directors listed on the proxy, you will vote for 4 of the 5 candidates named. You may leave your proxy unchecked if you wish to leave your vote up to the undersigned homeowner who holds your proxy.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

HVAC Health

2011-11-23T12:21:00.001-08:00

First and foremost, change the filters. No matter what your system, no matter if it's during the winter or the summer, spring or fall, make certain that you have a clean filter. They are incredibly cheap, and once you change it the first time, it will be a snap each time after.

Don't be fooled, these filters are not designed to catch every allergen and dust bunny floating into your HVAC system. They simply catch as much as they can. Once they get clogged or dirty, they will allow dust and allergens to be blown right into your home, onto your children and pets. By replacing the filters regularly, you are making sure that you and yours are breathing the best air you can from the vents.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

2011-11-10T13:09:00.001-08:00

Anyone who is interested in running for the 2012 Board of Directors should send your information and biography to the Community Manager, Lynnette Nester, at lnester@cmgcharleston.com by November 18, 2011.

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011. As you know this is the meeting wherein the four open seats for the Board of Directors are elected.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

2011-11-04T06:13:00.000-07:00

Please be aware;

There was an auto break in at 120 Brockman Way. Among things that were stolen were: a Garmin Nuvi GPS, Yellow Dewalt Cordless Drill, Porter Cable combo power tool, and a burgandy iPod. This happened to an individual who is renting in the community. His auto is a black in color Honda Accord. I do not believe any other reports have been filed in our neighborhood. This is the time of season for auto break ins to increase. Please make sure you share this information with our neighbors and make sure your valuables are removed from your vehicles, and that your vehicles if left outside are completely secure.

Doug Galluccio
(Homeowner and Police Officer)

2011-10-26T11:35:00.000-07:00

Posted: Oct 26, 2011 8:54 AM EDT

Updated: Oct 26, 2011 10:35 AM EDT
By Deja Knight - email

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - Charleston County residents may want to keep their barking dog quiet and their yard clean after a livability ordinance was passed that will allow people to report neighbors to police if they deem them a nuisance.

One Charleston County council member said that the county had over 1,000 complaints in the past years ranging from barking dogs to over-grown grass.

The ordinance focuses mainly on excessive noise caused by animals, vehicles or neighbors themselves. The ordinance is in place to ensure peaceful enjoyment of private property.

This only applies to people who live in neighborhoods, not those who live in rural areas.

If you believe your neighbor isn't respecting your property or livability, you can report it to the Charleston County sheriff's office or bring a private action to the magistrate judge.

"Now we've got a situation that really ensures that we're all good neighbors," said council member Colleen Condon. "That we have basic livability rights that we can ensure our neighbors rights don't infringe on ours."

If you are found in violation of the livability ordinance, a deputy can write you a citation or a neighbor can take civil action against you in court.

The City of Charleston has a similar ordinance. The fine could be up to $500 dollars or 30 days in jail and in some cases both.

Copyright WCSC 2011. All rights reserved.

The Boone Hall Carolina Corn Maze

2011-10-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

The Boone Hall Carolina Corn Maze

Boone Hall is excited to present our most spectacular corn maze attraction in our history. Presented by Boone Hall Plantation and Boone Hall Farms, the huge eight acre attraction this year features two separate mazes. The main maze is cut in the shape of the state of South Carolina and features paths that lead to all different areas of the state like roads on a map. Endorsed by the South Carolina Dept. of Parks Recreation and Tourism…this maze allows visitors to "take a trip" from Charleston to The Upstate...from Columbia to the Grand Strand...cross the Ravenel Bridge or visit the state tourism web site Travel2SC.com. The second maze allows exploration of the state capital building and more. But here's the deal that makes the Carolina Corn Maze really...if you will pardon the pun...A-Maze-ing. Once inside the maze, you can use text messaging technology to give you directions...clues about which way to go...or to time your journey through the maze. That's really cool. I guess you could say "Nothing could be finer than to get lost in Carolina." The Boone Hall Carolina Corn Maze is open Oct. 1-Nov. 1.Hours of operation: Mon-Sat - 9am-6pm Sunday - 12noon-6pmThe Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is located off Hwy. 17 just north of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 1/2 mile past Long Point Rd.

Fall 2011 Newsletter

2011-10-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

Persimmon Hill Newsletter

Fall 2011

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

► In the June Newsletter I informed you that I spoke with the mayor of Goose Creek and the Berkeley County Council representative for Goose Creek, Mr. Fish, about the status of the roads in Persimmon Hill. I was put in contact with Mr. Frank Carson who is the head of the Berkeley County Engineering Department. I received a letter from Mr. Carson that stated that Berkeley County would not accept ownership of the roads in Persimmon Hill for the following reasons:

1. No dedicated right of way (roadways are located in common areas)

2. Parking areas within the “right of way”

3. Roadway alignment/geometry not meeting standards

Mr. Carson further stated “The development would have to conform to both the City’s development standards and the County’s standards for roadways. That would not be possible without obtaining numerous waivers and variances. County staff would not recommend approval of the required waivers/variances…In order to consider acceptance, we would require extensive sampling and testing by a geotechnical engineer, with a report recommending remediation methods. The remediation work would then have to be completed by the developer or HOA. Following completion of this construction we would require a two year warranty period during which time a 20% warranty security would be required.”

All of the above would, of course, require large expenditures of capital which is just not feasible. Apparently, the process is that a developer/builder can build according to county regulations (which, of course, is more costly) or build NOT according to regulations and the roads are then considered private. It is the developer’s choice. There are no city, state, or county laws that require builders to build roads according to their regulations.

~ Kathy

FYI

EXPENSES

During the months since the June meeting we have had the following expenses:

Pipe Break: $1,400.00

Pump motor, upgrade Amperage; GFI receptacles: $3,737.00

Fountain repairs $685.00

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS

The Garden of the Month program has been successful and it has been noticed that more homeowners are planting in their front gardens. That makes us all happy because it improves the appearance of our community.

We would very much like to improve the entrance to Persimmon Hill, however, due to the lack of funds we have been unable to do that. We hope to make improvements this spring and everyone agrees that an attractive entryway is very important.

As many have noticed there is a “no parking sign” at the end of Darcy Avenue. It states “No Parking Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m” The reason for this was that it was reported the school buses found it very difficult to turn through the cul-de-sac and had threatened not to pick up children in that area because of the liability to the vehicles parked there. Thank you to all of our residents who have respected this change.

The “Doggy Station” that was installed at the main pond has been successful which can be revealed by the amount of bags used and deposited in the station. Our “clean-up lady” has been emptying the station. Thanks goes out to everyone who is making use of it and keeping our pond area clear of dog waste.

The Persimmon Hill pool will be closing on October 15th for the season. Several residents have asked why the glass top tables around the pool were being replaced. DHEC regulations prohibit glass tables at a public pool and we have a new pool inspector who is keeping to the letter of the law. We have received one citation for the glass top tables and thank goodness fines are not issued until a 3rd citation is issued. Therefore, we will be forced to replace all glass tables by the time the pool opens next spring.

ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011. As you know this is the meeting wherein the four open seats for the Board of Directors are elected. Anyone who is interested in running for the board needs to send your information and biography to Lynnette at CMG by the beginning of November. We all need to participate in our community, whether it is privately helping out, when possible, or joining a committee. Everyone’s assistance is needed and appreciated. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is VERY important because we need to have a minimum total of 10% homeowners in person, either present, or the homeowner’s proxy vote, in order to hold the elections. It costs us approximately $500 to send out a mailing to all homeowners which is required in our By-laws. If we DO NOT have the required 10% homeowner votes, we cannot hold elections and have to reschedule the meeting, thus sending out a second mailing (at another $500 cost) in order to hold the elections in January at which point we can, according to the By-laws, drop the required number of votes. Please keep this in mind when considering attending the Annual Meeting. ALL homeowners are encouraged to attend.

REMINDERS:

• Report any street light outage to Lynnette at CMG. Send her the number that is on the pole so she can report it properly.

• All trash cans should be removed from the street by Saturday.

• No parking on the grass – ANYWHERE. It damages the grass and sprinkler heads.

• This fall, check the batteries in your smoke detectors and check your heat before the weather becomes really cold to ensure a good price from the repair company if repairs are needed.

Just a quick reminder for everyone on how your Association violations process works:

1st violation letter – warning 2nd violation letter – warning 3rd violation letter - $25 fine

4th violation letter - $50 fine 5th violation letter - $100 fine 6th violation letter - $200 fine

7th violation letter - $400

Each letter that goes out will double in fines until the violation is corrected. If you have questions about the Rules of Persimmon Hill, you can either contact Lynnette at CMG or go to the CMG website at www.cmgcharleston.com and click on HOA websites then click on Persimmon Hill. At that location you will find the complete and up to date Rules and Regulations for your community.

ANYONE who has a positive suggestion for our community, please speak to a board member or send an e-mail to Lynnette. Remember we will all sink or swim together and we have such a large community we have a great amount of unknown talent and wisdom among us. Don’t keep it hidden – share it to make your community a better place for us all

You may visit our new facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/PersimmonHill/

Should you have questions or concerns regarding your community contact Lynnette Nester at CMG. Lynette’s phone number is 843-795-8484, and her e-mail address is lnester@cmgcharleston.com.

September 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

2011-09-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Persimmon Hill Homeowners Association, Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Board members present:

Kathy Klochkoff Debbie Croxton Dee Casale Dawn Blume Nancy Waters

Dorothy Mann Lynnette Nester Tom Moore

Kathy Klochkoff called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

Kathy asked for a motion to accept the minutes to the board meeting which was held on June 2, 2011. Dee Casale motioned, Dawn Blume seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

The financial report was given by Lynnette, announcing:

As of August 31, 2011 - Operating account balance of $ 12,121.63

Reserve balance of $ 355,284.33;

Income $ 67,376.24

Expenses $66,970.86 (which includes a reserve contribution of $7,264.00)

Kathy read the President’s report given:

* Follow up give regarding various meetings with city and county representatives regarding the status of the roads in Persimmon Hill. The county will not accept ownership of the roads due to multiple reasons.

* Listed maintenance expenses since June

* Update on the Garden of the Month program, and front entrance improvement

* New “no-parking” sign at the end of Darcy Ave.

* Follow up on the success of the Doggy Station at the end of Davenport.

* Information regarding DHEC’s regulations prohibiting glass tables around the pool

* The Annual meeting with board of directors’ election will be held the first part of December and the exact date will be announced. Kathy strongly encouraged everyone to attend and anyone interested to run for a board position notify CMG of their interest by the first part of November.

• Nancy Waters gave an update on the parking situations and efforts being considered to resolve such.

No further business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

The meeting was then turned over to Tom Moore, CMG’s collections manager to address the collection process, the importance of such, and the progress being made.

September 2011 Board Meeting

2011-09-21T09:05:00.000-07:00

The Persimmon Hill HOA Board of Directors meeting will be held Thursday, September 22nd 2011 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be taking place at the St. James Methodist Church. The Board encourages all homeowners who are interested in participating in the governing of your Association to attend. There will be a collections presentation by CMG’s in house collections manager with a brief Q &A session to follow after the meeting is adjourned.

Thank you and have a nice afternoon.

Respectfully,
Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

No Parkng Area

2011-09-08T07:14:00.001-07:00

Now that school is in session, please remember parking on the street and grass in prohibited. Parking on the street can block the road for oncoming buses as well and any emergency vehicles. Parking on the grass can damage the irrigation and plants. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager

2011-08-23T11:57:00.001-07:00

AN IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING HURRICANES:

All public safety operations in the field will cease once the winds reach a sustained speed of 60 mph. These conditions are risky to the safety of law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel. If you have an emergency during this time, if you are stranded by rising water or if you have chosen to ignore the evacuation notice and then change your mind, once the winds reach this thresh-hold, public safety personnel are not going to be able to assist you. However, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will remain operational and as long as you have telephone service, information can be received from the EOC to help you until someone can reach you after the winds calm down. WAITING TO LEAVE MAY JEOPARDIZE YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. Once the wind speed reduces to below 60 mph, public safety crews will once again respond to emergency call.

Please visit our website page at www.CMGCharleston.com/storms.htm for information about storm preparation.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester

Community Manager

2011-08-11T12:09:00.000-07:00

The Leyland Cypress trees located throughout Persimmon Hill are falling victim to a common malady which they are prone to. This hybrid tree is native to England. It prefers fertile and moist but well drained soils. Here in our subtropical climate, they can struggle with several fungal blights which often lead to tree mortality.

The trees located along Darcy have a Branch Dieback blight which is characterized by dying branches, open wound which ooze sap, and ultimately death. Planting these trees close together provides the perfect situation for the disease to spread. Our recent drought has acted as the trigger for the disease and the heavy soil exacerbates the problem.

Treatment for this disease is not feasible so unfortunately, removal is the only option, a process which Yard Art has undertaken.

Thank you,

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. NesterCommunity Manager
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

Hurricane Preparedness

2011-08-03T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hurricane season is in full swing. Please visit our website page at www.CMGCharleston.com/storms.htm for information about storm preparation.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Community Manager
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC

August 2011 Yard of the Month

2011-08-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to 120 Greyson Circle for winning August 2011 Yard of the Month!!!!

120 Greyson Circle

Alligator Safety Tips

2011-07-27T12:37:00.001-07:00

Safety Tips
• Closely supervise children when they are playing in or around water. Never allow small children to play alone near water.

• Leave alligators alone. State law prohibits killing, harassing or possession of alligators.

• Never feed or entice alligators-it is dangerous and illegal. When fed, alligators overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food.

• Inform others that feeding alligators is illegal and creates problems for others who want to use the water for recreational purposes.

• Be aware of the possibility of alligator attacks when in or near fresh or brackish water bodies. Attacks could occur when people do not pay close enough attention to their surroundings.

• Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.

• Dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans at boat ramps or fish camps. Do not throw them into the water. Although you are not intentionally feeding alligators when you do this, the end result can be the same as feeding.

• Do not allow pets to swim, exercise or drink in waters that may contain alligators or in designated swimming areas with humans. Dogs are more susceptible to being attacked than humans because dogs resemble the natural prey of alligators.

• Never remove an alligator from its natural habitat or accept one as a pet. It is illegal and very dangerous to do so. Alligators cannot become tame in captivity, and handling even small ones can result in injury.

• Observe and photograph alligators only from a distance. Remember they are an important part of South Carolina’s natural history as well as an integral component of freshwater ecosystems.

• Seek immediate medical attention if bitten by an alligator. Alligator bites often result in serious infections.

2011-07-06T10:15:00.001-07:00

It's that time of year again when alligators are making their presence known! Following are a few helpful hints:

1. Closely supervise children when they are playing in or around water. Never allow small children to play alone near water.

2. Leave alligators alone! State law prohibits killing, harassing or possession of alligators.

3. Never feed or entice alligators - it is dangerous and illegal. When fed, alligators overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food.

4. Inform others that feeding alligators is illegal and creates problems for others.

5. Be aware of the possibility of alligator attacks when in or near fresh or brachish water bodies.

6. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.

7. Do not allow pets to swim, exercise or drink in water that contains alligators. Dogs are more susceptible to being attacked than humans because dogs resemble the natural prey of alligators.

8. Never remove an alligator from its natural habitat or accept one as a pet.

While these rules seem simple, they could save your life.

Summer Pool Safety

2011-06-30T14:10:00.001-07:00

"Summer Pool Safety"

Please remind your children not to run around the pool and jump in. Adults - no diving, no food in the pool or glass containers. No person under 16 years of age without a parent. If you use an umbrella please close it down before you leave and dispose of your trash in containers. Do not let anyone in the pool area who does not have a gate pass, there is a reason they have no pass or the pass is deactivated. Also remember to not walk away from a running shower; and parents do not let kids “play” in the shower. Persimmon Hill is not responsible for accidents at the pool.

Have a safe summer,

Your Board of Directors

Collections Statistics

2011-06-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

One of the most unpleasant aspects of management of a Homeowners Association is collection of Assessments. Your budget requires full funding in order to meet the expenses of the Association, which include insurance, grounds and building maintenance, pool maintenance, utilities, taxes, reserves etc. The only significant source of funds is member Assessments. If payment is not made, collections progresses in accordance with the Association’s Governing Documents through a series of letters and fees, Recording of a formal Lien with the County, progress through County court to secure a personal judgment for the balance owing, possible seizure and sale of property through the County Sheriff…

Should these considerable efforts not succeed, the Association may only be left with costly legal action toward foreclosure of the home.

While these steps may sound drastic and unpleasant, and they are, collection of 100% of Assessments is necessary to balance the budget. There are no “bailouts” and the Association has limited options. Failure to collect the amounts necessary to balance the budget require one of these options: Special Assessments to the well-paying owners to cover those who don’t pay, further cutting of services or insurance (higher risk to owners), borrowing from necessary reserves (delays the inevitable) or increasing Assessments to everyone… None of these are good options, particularly since the budget is already very VERY lean…

Just like every household is doing its share of belt-tightening, every Homeowners Association in this economy is facing this challenge. Your Board and management are working diligently to keep YOUR fees low and we are focused on fairness. It is fair that everyone pay their share so that you don’t have to make up for those who choose not to pay. Nationally, the average delinquency is over 13% but due to focused efforts, your Association is in far better shape. This figure is improving as we progress. Here are the current collections statistics:

11.5% Homes greater than 3 months behind in Assessments
11.5% Homes with liens recorded with the County
5% Homeowners in the County Court Judgment process (some served by Sheriff, some by Private Process)
5% Homeowners with the Association’s attorney

Respectfully Submitted,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill HOA

2011-06-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

A Garden of the Month has been selected for June. Congratulations to 231 Darcy Avenue for winning the Garden of the Month. This home will receive a $25.00 gift card to Lowes and a sign in their yard. Please remember to nominate your neighbors for next month’s Garden of the Month.

***Tonight, June 2, 2011 at 6:45pm the Board will hold their Board of Directors meeting at the pool. We encourage all to attend.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill HOA

2011-05-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

Below is a note from a fellow homeowner in Persimmon Hill who is also an Instructor/Educator/NREMT for the City of North Charleston Fire Department.

Every year,
Homeowner’s indirect carelessness is the leading cause of house fires and other fires in the home. Here are few tips you can do to reduce your chances to save your life and the ones you love in the home. If you follow these steps, you can make a home a safer home to live in.

• Change you smoke detectors every year. It takes a 9 volt battery. The smoke detectors are both hard wired and battery backup power.
• Make sure you have a small fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Kitchen fires are climbing in a enormous rate every year. Please do not use water on a grease fire, this will cause the grease to flame up and cause serious damage to your stove, kitchen area and can cause serious burn injuries to you.
• Make sure you clean out your dryer vent in your dryer after each use. This will reduce the chances of buildup in the dryer vent and hose to the outside vent. This will also will reduce the chances of fire in your dryer.
• Please check your outside dryer vent for clogged lint every month. The lint will cause your dryer to heat up and cause your dryer to not dry your clothes and will cause a serious fire. Some townhomes have either an outside vent on the back patio or on the roof. The roof vents needs to be checked by a professional every 6 months. Please do not climb on the roof to reduce the changes of a slip and fall injury.

If you have any questions about these fire hazards in the home, please contact The City of Goose Creek Fire Department at 843- 553-8350 or CMG at 843-795-8484.

Thank You,

John L. DeBoard

Instructor/Educator/NREMT
City of North Charleston Fire Department
North Charleston, S.C. 29406
Cell-843-814-0004
E-mail- blsinstructor4u@comcast.net

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
843-705-8484 X325
lnester@cmgcharleston.com

2011-05-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

The pressure washing of the townhomes is complete. The pine straw is scheduled to begin today. We originally thought it would begin next week however the pine straw contractor was able get an earlier delivery.

I also want to notify everyone of the next HOA Board of Directors meeting. It will be held at the pool on Thursday June 2nd at 6:45pm. We encourage you to attend.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
lnester@cmgcharleston.com

2011-05-04T06:42:00.000-07:00

Please join me in welcoming Persimmon Hill’s new landscape company, Yard Art. Yard Art began their maintenance this week and you can already see a noticeable improvement throughout the community. Yard Art will begin laying down the pine straw within the next two weeks.

The pressure washing of the townhomes has been completed. Now that this is complete the curb numbering project is well underway. We ask that you bear with us with this project and still keep your car back about 2-3ft from the curb.

Persimmon Hill will be selecting a “Garden of the Month” for those who plant perennials and annuals in their front yard. This will begin June 1st 2011. If you see any home you would like to nominate please email me with the address. A $20.00 gift card will be issued each month to the winner. The Board is asking for any volunteers who would like to serve on this exciting nominating committee. Please email me if you are interested.

A quick reminder to ask that you do not allow anyone in the pool area that does not have an activated key card. If the card is not working to allow them access to the pool there is reason and you will take responsibility for the person(s) you allow in the pool area.

Happy spring!

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x325
lnester@cmgcharleston.com

2011-04-06T11:09:00.000-07:00

Happy April!

Persimmon Hill is in process of being pressure washed. Rea Landscaping will be leaving fliers on your door the day prior to pressure washing. If you would like your back porch pressure washed please contact Rea Landscaping at jerry@realandscape.com.

As the pressure washing ends the curb numbering begins. You will see a flier on your door the day prior to your curbs being numbers. To assist us with this project you will need to move your car(s) at least 3 feet from the curb, this includes the visitor’s spaces as well. This project will begin this week, weather permitting.

Once the curbs have been numbered the pine straw will be applied. We anticipate this to start close to the end of next week, again weather permitting.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these items please email me. Thank you and have a wonderful week.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill HOA
lnester@cmgcharleston.com

2011-03-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

On behalf of the Association, genuine thanks go out to those of you who have caught up your Association account. Regrettably, there remain some owners still not paid 100% current. Collection procedures are followed at Board direction to secure all balances and hold down Assessments for all property owners.

Pool gate lockouts are part of the process. Remember that if a fob doesn’t work and you let people in, they become your guests and you become responsible for them. It is also important to remember that leaving the gate ajar makes those people your guest and allows unpaid members and non-residents to use the amenities YOU pay for. Plus it is a violation of safety laws to prop the gate.

Your Association asks that you remind all owners of this information if you are approached to open the gate for others. All must arrive with a valid pool access card for access to protect all property owners and the Association. You may refer them to our office at 795-8484

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager

1st Quarter City Wide Crime Prevention Meeting

2011-03-10T08:58:00.001-08:00

On March 22, 2011 I will be holding the 1st Quarter City Wide Crime Prevention Meeting
Goose Creek Police Dept.
6:30pm

Discussion on what crime has been ongoing within the city and ways we can help prevent it. Ask a neighbor to come, and see how we can make a safer community by getting a little bit involved.

Also,
If you have time to take this survey it can assist and will be used to provide future services to the citizens of Berkeley County. Additionally, please forward this email and its link to others within the county.

The Ernest E. Kennedy Center in Berkeley County is one of 17 sites in South Carolina that has received funds to reduce underage drinking through the statewide Community Action for a
Safer Tomorrow (CAST) project. Funding for CAST was awarded through a five-year grant from the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT AND INPUT IN THIS PROJECT. Please complete our online community survey that will aid us in our data collection process. The survey is confidential and will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. In addition, you can register to win a $50.00 Walmart gift card.

The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/berkeleycountyunderage

Kevin Scott
Crime Prevention Specialist
Goose Creek Police Dept. 843-863-5200 ext 317
P.O. 1768, Goose Creek SC 29445

2011-02-28T09:32:00.000-08:00

A resident in Persimmon Hill spotted a coyote around 4:30am over the weekend. The coyote had a small animal in its mouth. Please be aware of this and keep your small pets safe.

The howling erupts at dusk, an eerie noise that isn’t strange anymore in the Low country woods.
“Shortly before dark and right after dark, the coyotes crank up and call back and forth from pack to pack. It’s amazing how many you hear out there,” said Jeff Hunt, of Cypress Creek in Hampton County.
The slinking marauder of the West has slipped deep into South Carolina. The first one to show up in generations was spotted in Oconee County in 1978. Two years later, one was spotted in Berkeley County. In 1986, the second one to be found in the Low country turned up in Williamsburg County.
Now, they are everywhere. They have established themselves as a nuisance rivaling the beaver. They have become one of the alpha predators in the state, ravaging young deer, wild turkey, rabbits and nearly anything else they can take a bite out of. They are a scourge for hunting plantations, fruit growers and pet owners alike.
Wildlife officers worry they are about to become a bigger menace. They are moving into the suburbs, where they are problematic to hunt and too dangerous to trap, with domestic pets and children around.
"When you've got to make your living going out and catching stuff, everything is potentially a meal," said Jay Butfiloski, S.C. Department of Natural Resources furbearer project supervisor.
Coyotes occasionally do attack people, particularly rabid coyotes. The lone attack reported in the state so far was in 2009, on a 9-year-old girl in the Upstate waiting for a school bus. That coyote was rabid; the girl recovered from bites.
The three-month trapping season for coyotes ends Monday. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources expects 25,000 or more of the critters will be taken. Most will be trapped in the Upstate, but 600 or 700 will be trapped in the three counties around Charleston, and about that many in Colleton County alone.
Hunters calling for turkey look up to see coyotes peering at them, and then quickly vanishing. People hear them out their bedroom windows and have spotted them on the street around Summerville. Trapping in Mount Pleasant that began after pet dogs were attacked at Patriots Point last spring has taken 14 coyotes. There are more.
"An officer saw one last week," said Capt. Stan Gragg of Mount Pleasant Police.
"There are a lot of coyotes out there," said Ricky Williams, South Carolina Trappers Association president about the critter, which resembles a German shepherd. "People might think they're a dog, but they're out there."
Coyote Tally

2009-10 reported coyote harvest in South Carolina

Statewide: 29,783

Berkeley County: 242

Charleston County: 176

Colleton County: 615

Dorchester County: 264

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager

349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x325
CMGCharleston.com

Board Meeting Update

2011-02-16T11:20:00.000-08:00

The next Persimmon Hill Board meeting will take place on March 3rd 2011 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Berkeley Senior Center. Some of the topics that will be discussed and approved at this meeting will be; pine straw, gutter repairs in phase 3, stenciling the parking spots on the curbs throughout the community and pressure washing.

The Board encourages all to attend this meeting to be aware of the happenings throughout your community.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill HOA

2011-02-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

The Board is currently in the process of having the gutters in phase 3 removed and replaced. The main purpose of this job is to deter the water from draining toward the home itself and toward the street instead. There have been some reported leaks into the basements and this replacement will hopefully remedy this issue.

The weir structure in the large pond at Davenport and Darcy is having some structural issues, the Board is in the process of scheduling the pond to be drained and the weir structure fixed. This should be completed in the next few weeks.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill HOA

Holiday Decorations

2011-01-19T14:21:00.000-08:00

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

Please be reminded all holiday decorations and lights should be removed from the exterior of the home. The general rule is decorations must be removed within 30 days after the holiday has passed. The Covenants enforcement department with Community Management Group will be touring the communities and notices will be sent

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager

Persimmon Hill Board Members Update

2011-01-06T13:26:00.000-08:00

Your new Board members are:

PRESIDENT: Kathy Klochkoff
VICE PRESIDENT: John Evans
TREASURER: Nancy Waters
SECRETARY: Debbie Croxton
MEMBERS: Erin Schneider and Dee Casale

I would like to thank the past board members, Drucie Gullion and Florence Maxant for their service on the Board. A thank you also goes out to all Board candidates as well as all residents who attended the Annual Homeowners’ Meeting in December.

The 2011 scheduled Board of Directors meetings will be held quarterly. The following dates are proposed but are subject to change:

March 3; June 2; September 1; December 8. All meetings will be held at the Goose Creek Senior Center.

Please watch the front information board for the announcement of the meetings. All homeowners are welcome to attend these meetings.

The quarterly newsletter will be distributed the last week of January. I will also be emailing a copy of the newletter to all homeowner I have an email address for. If you do not receive emails from me please email me at lnester@cmgcharleston.com and I will be happy to add you to the list.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x325

The Scoop on Poop

2010-12-22T06:58:00.000-08:00

We have seen a significant increase in dog waste throughout the community since the weather has cooled. Please be sure to pick up after your pet at all times. Pet waste is not only hazardous to the environment, but is unsightly. Be respectful of your neighbors and always clean up.

Pet Waste - The Scoop on Poop!

Did you know that leaving your pet's waste on the ground allows harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drain and into our local waterways? These waterways are the groundwater, ponds, lakes, lagoons, creeks, harbors, and marshes that we use to fish, swim, harvest oysters, cast for shrimp, and provide our drinking water.

Did you know that dogs and cats in the Charleston area can produce over 10,000 pounds of pet waste EVERY DAY!!!

WHOSE PET - WHAT WASTE?
We are talking about domestic pets - dogs, cats, and even horses. Sure wildlife leaves behind waste too, but it would be too difficult to chase racoons, deer, ducks, rabbits, and other small creatures around all day (OK - cats might be hard to keep up with too)!

Dealing with pet waste is one of those topics that every pet owner must deal with but no one likes to talk about. The fact is that the majority of community and neighborhood pet problems result from the inappropriate handling of pet waste. In addition, pet waste is the greatest source of potential health risk for your pet and your family.

SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Pet waste carries bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Dangerous microbes like Salmonella, Parvovirus and Coronavirus thrive on feces and when washed into our waterbodies, can pose risks to human health and threaten wildlife.

Pet waste also contains nutrients, that when washed into our waterbodies, causes weeds and algae to grow. This overgrowth of weeds and algae makes the water turn cloudy and green, making it unattractive for swimming and recreation.

Pet waste stinks! - your community and neighbors will be very grateful if you pick it up regularly!

To help keep our water clean, you can help by always cleaning up after your pet and disposing of the waste in a nearby trash can.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x325

Christmas and Holiday Safety

2010-12-08T12:17:00.001-08:00

CHRISTMAS and HOLIDAY SAFETY

Christmas and the holidays are an exciting and busy time but with all the joys of the holiday season come potential safety hazards that can cause injury or even death. Help prevent injuries at Christmas and during the holidays by following these tips:

1. Christmas tree safety begins with the selection and purchase of a fresh tree. When buying a live pre-cut tree, make sure the tree is still alive and healthy. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from the branches, and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. Pull on the needles. The trunk should be sticky and the limbs should be very flexible. Lift the tree and bounce the cut end on the ground, if a bunch of needles come tumbling off, it isn’t a safe tree to take home.
2. When you get the tree home, cut off the bottom two inches of trunk to expose the fresh wood. This will create a fresh, raw cut for the tree to soak in water, allow for better water absorption and helps keep your tree from becoming a fire hazard.
3. Keep your tree well hydrated. Keep the water in the stand well above the fresh-cut bottom of the trunk.
4. Christmas trees dry out with heat, so place your tree away from heat sources such as fireplaces or heater vents.
5. When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant”.
6. Unplug the lights and decorations when you are not home.
7. Check each set of tree lights for frayed wires, broken bulbs and loose connections.
8. Never run electrical cords under the carpets or rugs, over nails or in traffic areas.
9. Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples, not nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them. Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.
10. In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.
11. Remember that mistletoe, holly berries and Christmas cactus are poisonous if swallowed.
12. Use care with “fire salts”, which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting if eaten.
13. Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager

349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x325

2010-11-24T07:07:00.001-08:00

As the Thanksgiving and Christmas season approaches, the Charleston Police Department wishes to assure you and your neighbors that we are taking measures to combat and prevent the normal increase in criminal activity which occurs this time each year. We also wish to stress the importance of citizens doing their part to protect themselves by not presenting opportunity-criminals with the chance to ruin your holiday.
Additional officers will be on high-visibility patrol around shopping areas, banks, and the like. They will also be available to provide bank escorts for businesses that request them.
A particular problem this time of year is theft from automobiles and residential burglaries. These are the most preventable crimes. If citizens remove the opportunity, the crime is less likely to occur, and some types cannot occur at all.

While Shopping or Going Out:
• Secure valuables out of sight in your trunk. BUT, Be aware that many cars now have fold-down seats or a remote trunk release inside the car. These conveniences make your trunk vulnerable to thieves willing to break a window.
• If at a mall or a shopping center, periodically go to the car and lock away purchases so they will not “disappear” when you put them down trying-on clothes or at the food court.
• Safeguard your purse, wallet, bank cards, and personal information. Identity thieves thrive in this environment.
• Keep close tabs on your children while shopping. With so many people it is easy for them to become lost. Make sure they know their full name, your full name, address, phone, and your cell or pager number to reach you if you get separated.
• Be aware of your surroundings going to your car, going into and out of your house, and while at the ATM.

At Home:
• Make sure to keep doors and windows locked.
• Turn on outside lights at night.
• Report persons or vehicles roaming your neighborhood, day or night so police may check them. They may be simply looking at Christmas lights, or they may be “casing” houses to burglarize.
• Place your tree where the gifts will be less visible from outside. Thieves like window-shopping through your windows.
• After Christmas, don’t put the empty boxes out on the curb. This makes it easy for burglars to decide which houses to burglarize (ie: new computers, TVs, electronics, video games…). Break down boxes and put them in the trash, making sure to save all paperwork. Also remember many electronic devices require original boxes for warranty repair.
• Immediately make an inventory listing the model and serial numbers of new items (and old ones if you haven’t already) and engrave personal markings on them

If Leaving Home (On a trip or just for a little while):
• Make it look like you are still there.
• Timers on exterior lights, interior lights, and TVs will help make it look like you are home. Don’t leave an answering machine message saying you are gone, in fact turning it off would be better.
• Double check all doors and windows, including second floor and basement. The doors should have dead-bolts; key locks for windows are also available.
• Have the neighbor pick up mail, papers, and ads, put out your trash can, and park in your driveway. Give them emergency and cell numbers to reach you.
• Call the police department to request a periodic residence check (“Keep-A-Check”) while you are away. (CPD Dispatch 577-7434)
• When you return, look around outside first. If you see any evidence of a break-in, do not go inside. Go to a neighbor’s house and call police. The burglars could still be inside.

While traveling: THINK SAFETY
• Before you leave, inspect the car for safety (lights, belts and hoses, fluids, wipers, tires-both wear and air – DON’T FORGET TRAILER LIGHTS).
• Pack expensive items in the trunk, or under coverings to keep them out of sight.
• Pack safely. Items stacked in the back of a van, wagon, or SUV will become 60mph missiles in a crash! They also block the driver’s view. Items secured to the roof greatly alter the vehicle’s handling in wind and emergency maneuvers.
• When you stop, take the keys and lock the doors. This applies all of the time, at home and away. An unlocked, running car invites a thief.
• Use a CLUB or other device when parking for the night or at shopping centers Keep doors locked while driving. It adds strength in a collision.
• Use seat-belts and child restraints properly.
• Be careful with bank, gas, and credit cards.
• Take regular rest breaks.
• Never send your children into restrooms alone.
• Store money in separate places to minimize loss or theft.
• Stay on roads you know and take maps, cell phones, and chargers, as well as safety items like blankets, flashlights, jumper cables, a jack, and a good spare tire.
• Drive carefully- better than those around you. You need to get there alive!

Have a wonderful holiday season. Remember, most crimes and accidents are preventable. Officers are working hard to locate and stop crime, but everyone must do their part to lower their risk.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

2010 Annual Meeting

2010-11-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

The Annual Meeting Notice was sent to all homeowners on November 9, 2010. If you are interested in running for the 2011 Board of Directors it’s not too late to submit your biography. Please remember to return your proxy as soon as possible.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Halloween Safety

2010-10-26T13:25:00.001-07:00

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

TIPS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS
Carry a flashlight with you for visibility.
Always stay in a group with an adult!
Never enter a stranger’s house or car for a treat!
Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the grass away from the street.
Look both ways before crossing the street and if you are wearing a mask take it off.
Wait until an adult can check your candy before you eat any of it.
Only accept treats from neighbors or friends you know!

TIPS FOR PARENTS
Plan costumes that are bright and reflective! Consider adding more reflective tape to costumes + trick or treat bags. Always carry flashlights.
Masks can limit or block eyesight, consider makeup or cut the mask eyeholes bigger so they can see. Remind children to remove their masks to cross the street!
We recommend that children do not use props like guns, knives, or swords.
However, if they are used, make sure they don’t look real!
Clear hazards from your property. Remove obstacles such as flower pots and garden hoses, so children won’t trip on them rushing from house to house.
Remind your children not to eat the candy until an adult has checked their treats!
Your child’s school may be having a Halloween party. Call the School and ask.
Please explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.

TIPS FOR BUSINESSES/MOTORISTS
Heighten your awareness and be cautious of purchases that may have the potential
to cause personal injury or property damage – such as paint ball guns or large quantities of eggs.
Drive slowly and cautiously through your neighborhoods. Remember children may not look before crossing the street.
Please report any suspicious activity immediately to the local law enforcement agency. As always in an emergency call 911. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

From our friends at the United States Attorney’s Office
District of South Carolina
http://www.justice.gov/usao/sc

2010-10-13T05:59:00.000-07:00

Please remember to secure loose trash in your trash cans and recycling bins. A large amount of trash has been building up on the drains throughout the community causing some drainage issues.

Also, this Thursday, October 14th 2010 at 7pm there will be a Board meeting held at the Berkeley Senior Center. One of the items on the agenda is the installation of fall pine straw which you can expect to see in the next few weeks to come.

Respectfully,
Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Landscape information and Update

2010-09-29T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fall application of pre-emergent was applied to the turf last week. There are some areas of the community that are very wet. Ecoscape’s goal is to get all the fronts on Davenport, Brockman, Madison, Darcy (up to Greyson), Taylor Circle, and Hornby completed today. They will get most of the backyards done with the exception of areas on Brockman and Davenport that are very wet. It is supposed to rain again tomorrow and if this is the case the landscape company will spend half a day on Thursday on the community.

The irrigation is still off because of the large quantity of rain Sunday and yesterday.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

2010-09-15T05:57:00.001-07:00

I would like to thank all owners that have paid their assessments on time. For those of you that have not paid, please understand it is imperative that all delinquent assessments be paid immediately. If you have not paid your assessment, a lien has been filed on your property. Keep in mind any legal fees incurred will be charged to your account. Please be advised the HOA will be pursuing foreclosures on delinquent accounts. It is not beneficial to you or your association to withhold assessments. A deficiency in collected assessments will result in a large bad debt for 2010, which in turn will effect 2011 assessments.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Irrigation and Landscape Information

2010-09-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

Just a friendly reminder that if you installed a fence or if you purchased a home with a fence you are responsible for maintaining the landscape inside the fenced in area. The Associations landscape company is not responsible for entering your fenced in area and cutting, weed eating or pruning.

On that note, below is some information regarding the landscape and irrigation schedule. Pruning will also begin September 7th 2010.

Ecoscape was onsite Wednesday, 8am-6pm and Thursday, 8am-7pm. They began at the front entrance and replaced 402 - 6” spray heads, replaced 460 nozzles on existing spray heads, and replaced 31 rotors on the property. They also replaced several lateral line breaks and one main line break

They repaired and replaced about 75% of Persimmon Hill. Ecoscape is still working with their vendor on the filtration system which will be presented at the next Board meeting (September 9th 2010 at 7pm). Ecoscape is still having an issue with two wires, one at the pool and the other by the two wire clock at the pond. They hope to have this resolved by the end of the week.

We ask that you please do not attempt to fix any irrigation on your own. Please contact me with any issues or concerns.

Below is also a brief summary of the 8/23/2010 work week.

Persimmon Hill Landscaping Report
Week of 8/23/2010
Summary of tasks completed this week

Mow, weed eat, edge, blow, pull and treat for weeds, scout property for bag worms, spray insecticide on infested trees.

Observation/action on Pool Area

Blown and cleaned up surrounding area. Scouted area for insect infestation.

Observations/actions Phase one

Mow, edge, weed eat, noticed areas that have drainage issues with large amounts of rain from afternoon and evening storms. Will submit proposals by 9/1/10 to correct problems.

Observations/actions Phase two

Mow, blow, weed eat, and edge. Hand weed in front of units. Weeding is not completed.

Observations/actions Phase three

Mow, blow, weed eat, and edge. Trees near 200 Darcy were sprayed for bag worms.

Irrigation Report

Irrigation was repaired on Macy circle. Mainline break reported on 8/26 is being repaired morning of 8/27/10. Irrigation tech is in route.

Respectfully,

Patrick Hagan

8/27/10

Please email me with any questions or concerns regarding this or any other Associations matters.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Ponds Update

2010-08-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

Due to the hot weather this time of year, often times small ponds with limited or no aeration grow weeds and a form of bacteria (that is red or green) in a matter of no time. It is very simple to get rid of but almost always seems to pop up over night. It is not harmful to fish or other mammals. The water creates this bacteria when the water temperature is around 90 degrees. Aeration is the key to limiting the possibility of this not happening.

On another note: The pond at the end of Davenport seems to have a crack in the weir structure. It has been temporary clogged with black trash bags, and wooden structure to maintain a sustainable water level to irrigate from during these hot months. As we get into the fall and the irrigation schedule changes, we will lower the ponds water level and fill in the crack(s) that exist with a quickcrete material to prevent the water level from falling. This will be a more permanent repair to the situation.

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

HVAC Maintenance

2010-08-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

The most common method of cleaning, is to gain access to your drain line... whether that is within a cleanout or from inside the evaporator coil drain pan, and simply flush the line with either compressed air or a water hose, forcing everything from the inside to outside. (Never flush water from outside the home, to the inside of the unit, a mess will occur!)

If you don't have access to an open end of the drain from inside, you may need to disconnect or cut the drain line to perform the cleaning. This should be done at least once every year and more often in areas where you use air conditioning more than 6 months of the year! Doing so will prevent the AC drain from leaking water into the home!

http://www.webhvac.com/2009/04/clean-your-air-conditioner-drain-before-it-leaks/

AC Drain Clean Out

If your home is equipped with a central air conditioning system you may have noticed a drain line on the outside dripping water near the air conditioner. This line drains condensation from the inside air handler to the outside. If this line clogs (usually from algae) it can cause water damage inside the house.

You can prevent a clog by simply pouring a cup of household bleach into the line from the inside. To remove a clog once it has occurred, attach a wet/dry vacuum to the drain line outside (removing the paper filter first) and suck the clog out.

http://www.dannylipford.com/home-improvement-video/ac-drain-clean-out/

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Why We Contract for Professional Landscaping

2010-07-22T14:01:00.001-07:00

Why We Contract for Professional Landscaping

Maintaining common areas and resident homes is one of the board’s most basic responsibilities. To fulfill that responsibility, the board has contracted with a professional landscaping company. Before signing the contract, the board sought bids from several potential companies, carefully considered the competence and expertise of each company, checked references, and compared fees.
These fees may seem like an added—or even unnecessary—expense; but, in the long run, the additional cost will be less than the losses we would face without professional help. Consider the advantages:
Professional Expertise: It takes more than a green thumb to maintain attractive and functional landscaping. Our contractor employs professional staff and trained labor crews. This expertise translates into a cost-effective and successful landscape maintenance program for our community.
Bulk Purchase Savings: Our landscape contractor purchases plants and supplies in bulk quantities at reduced prices and passes the savings along to us.
No Equipment to Buy or Maintain: The association doesn’t have to purchase, store, insure, maintain, or buy fuel for equipment.
Improved Plant Survival: Trees, turf, shrubs, and other plantings are costly. Without proper care, they don’t survive, especially immediately after installation. The landscaper guarantees newly planted shrubs and trees, so we don’t have to pay for replacing dead plants.
Reduced Liability: The association’s landscape contractor is properly insured and knowledgeable about—and in compliance with—all local and federal environmental requirements and safety regulations. Our contract shifts responsibility to the contractor and reduces the association’s liability.
Landscaping is very important to the community’s quality of life and its image and value. Maintaining it can be very expensive. Is it worth what the association pays for these services? Yes! In fact, failing to invest in professional landscape maintenance is a false economy because curb appeal makes our neighborhood desirable and contributes to the value of our individual homes.

Respectfully submitted,
Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Assessments

2010-07-07T09:24:00.000-07:00

Association members who pay their assessments late or not at all come up with some very interesting excuses. Here’s half a dozen of the most common, and why it’s smart not to use them.

Excuse #1: “I didn’t get what I paid for.”

“My building hasn’t been painted in five years! I’m not paying another cent until some basic maintenance gets done.”

“The power was out for three days during the storm. I’m withholding a pro-rated amount from my assessment check.”

You have a right to require the association to perform its duties, and various legal channels exist to accomplish this. Withholding assessments is not one of them. Your obligation to pay assessments has nothing to do with the association’s obligations to provide maintenance and service. If you withhold your check or pay a reduced amount, you’ll become delinquent, and that leads to late fees, and actually makes your situation worse.

Excuse #2: “You didn’t bill me.”

“I didn’t get an invoice.”

“You didn’t tell me I was behind in my payments.”

Many association governing documents neither require the association to send invoices nor provide advance notice of payments due or past due. However, associations are required to send the approved budget to each owner annually and we do just that. When the association approves and sends the budget each year to our members, it contains notice of the amount you must pay annually. If you’re ever unsure about the amount or the due dates, just call the management office.

Excuse #3: “You can’t do that!”

“These people have no right to make me pay for neighborhood upkeep.”

“If they think I’m paying those outrageous late fees and interest, they’re crazy.”

Actually, the association not only has the authority, it has a duty to all owners to collect assessments. This authority is established in the governing documents and the state’s common interest ownership statutes. When you moved into a community association, you agreed to abide by those documents—and that includes paying assessments.

Excuse #4: “I never use the recreational facilities.”

“I don’t play golf, and it’s an expensive game. I shouldn’t have to pay to maintain the course.”

“I’ve never been in the fitness center, and I don’t plan to ever use it. Why can’t you pro-rate my assessments accordingly?”

Admittedly, recreational facilities are expensive to operate and—for some associations—represent a good chunk of the budget. Nevertheless, most declarations specify that even if you don’t use the association’s amenities you’re still obligated to pay for their upkeep.

Many of our residents moved into this community specifically for the recreational amenities; they’re willing to pay for them because they take full advantage of the opportunities they provide. Even if you’re not using some of the amenities, they make the community more desirable and the homes in the community more valuable. If you’re not using the facilities, perhaps you should consider whether this community is the best fit for you and your needs.

Excuse #5: “I paid in full.”

Sometimes the Association receives a check that says “paid in full” in the memo section—but it isn’t. Or the check will arrive with a letter or note, stating the check is “payment in full,” or it covers all charges through a certain date. Nice try. If you still have an outstanding balance, you will have to pay what is still owed to the Assoicaition or you will just accrue more late fees.

Excuse #6: “The fees are too high.”

Assessments reflect the actual cost of maintaining all common elements in the community. If you owned your home outside the association, you would have to pay individually for all the same expenses your assessments cover—trash removal, water, landscaping, and so on. In fact, you’re actually spending less on assessments because the association has bulk buying power, and you’re getting more because the common areas provide amenities that you likely could not afford on your own.

Legitimate Reasons, not Excuses

When association members lose their jobs or become injured or ill, the association board understands that arrangements need to be worked out for paying assessments. If you have a legitimate reason for falling behind and you need to work out a payment plan, please call the manager. The board considers each situation individually, and will to try to accommodate you special circumstances.

Respectfully,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.CMGCharleston.com

Why Scoop the Poop?

2010-06-24T06:15:00.000-07:00

Why Scoop the Poop?

Besides being a nuisance, uncollected dog waste is a serious problem for our association. Next time you’re tempted to leave your dog’s droppings on the lawn, please remember these facts:

1. The Environmental Protection Agency is becoming aggressive about enforcing the Clean Water Act. Our association could be fined if dog waste goes uncollected.

2. Uncollected dog waste may lead to a special assessment. If fined by the EPA, the association could face a potential special assessment that would be levied against all members—not just dog owners.

3. The appearance and quality of the common areas are known to affect home sales—not just whether and for how much they sell, but how quickly.

4. The more residents complain about dog waste, the more time the manager must spend on enforcement rather than serving the association.

5. Uncollected dog waste spreads disease and attracts rodents who feed on pet waste.

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.cmgcharleston.com

Storm Season

2010-06-14T07:19:00.001-07:00

Hurricane season is approaching and I would like to extend some helpful hints in hurricane preparedness for you and your family. Please visit our link below regarding storms.

http://www.cmgcharleston.com/storms.htm

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.cmgcharleston.com

Irrigation Update

2010-06-09T13:06:00.000-07:00

There has been a great deal of progress with the irrigation over the last few months. After many hours of investigation Ecoscape discovered several problems including broken heads and a problem with some of the irrigation clocks. They have replaced the broken heads and are working to resolve the clock issue which should be the last item on the list of repairs. Once it has been confirmed that all of the irrigation is working properly, a blast email will be sent to the Community.

If you are not receiving periodic emails and wish to be added to our email list please email me at lnester@cmgcharleston.com

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.cmgcharleston.com

Exterior Modifications

2010-05-12T12:43:00.001-07:00

I would like to thank those of you that apply for exterior modifications in advance. Please remember any exterior modifications must be reviewed and approved before any work begins. Please contact our office with any questions.

The next HOA Board meeting will be held on May 20th at 7 pm and we encourage all to attend.

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester

Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

Community Manager

Community Management Group

349 Folly Road Ste. 2B

Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325

F: 843-795-8482

www.cmgcharleston.com

Earth Day

2010-04-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

Charleston County Hosts 2010 Earth Day Festival on April 17

Festival will be from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Park Circle in North Charleston

Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department will host the 2010 Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 17, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Park Circle in North Charleston.

The County’s 11th annual Earth Day Festival is a celebration of Charleston County’s environmental community. The festival provides educational opportunities highlighting Charleston County’s environmental challenges and successes.

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-795-8482
www.cmgcharleston.com

2010-03-31T11:40:00.000-07:00

The pool will open on Saturday April 3rd 2010. The pool was delayed 2 days due to mandatory DHEC regulations that had to be met prior to the pool opening.

Please also keep in mind as the warm weather rises so does the weeds. Our landscaping company is on top of this and will have the weeds controlled shortly. We invite you to attend the Board meeting Thursday April 8th at 7 pm at the Berkely Senior Center. Ecoscape will be attending this meeting to answer any questions or concerns regarding the landscape.

Thank you,

Lynnette Nester
Accreditited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Management Group
Community Manager for Persimmon Hill
349 Folly Rd. Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29414

O: 843-795-8484 x325
F: 843-794-8482

2010-03-18T14:04:00.001-07:00

The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive happens every year on Mother’s Day weekend. All of the food that is collected, last year it was 100,000 pounds, comes to the Lowcountry Food Bank and Amy Kosar is in charge of the coordination of the efforts. She is trying to make sure that there is as much awareness as possible. It is so easy, all you have to do is leave a bag of food at, in or by your mailbox and the letter carrier picks it up and brings it back to the local post office. If you have any questions or concerns, Please contact Amy via the contact information below.

Amy Kosar

Food Solicitor

Lowcountry Food Bank

akosar@lcfbank.org

(843) 747-8146 ext 10

(843) 475-0625 cell 8

Thank you,

Lynnette R. Nester

Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)

Community Manager

Community Management Group

349 Folly Road Ste. 2B

Charleston, SC 29412

O: 843-795-8484 x325

F: 843-795-8482

www.cmgcharleston.com

Board Meeting Information

2010-03-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

The March Board Meeting will be held on March 11, 2010 at 7pm. The location for the Board meeting will be the Berkely Senior Center located off of Old Monks Corner Rd. behind the library.

All are welcome to attend.

Thank you,

Lynnette H. Rodriguez
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
Community Management Group
349 Folly Rd. Ste. 2B
Charleston, SC 29414
843-795-8484 x325

Landscape Info

2010-02-17T07:36:00.000-08:00

Persimmon Hill will be starting with a new landscape vendor as of March 1st 2010. We are excited about this change in vendors and welcome any concerns you would like to express to them.

Please email me at lrodriguez@cmgcharleston.com with any feedback.

Thank you and have a great day.

2010 Census

2010-02-03T07:24:00.000-08:00

Attention Berkeley County residents: In March 2010, census forms will be delivered to every resident in the United States.

The federal government disperses funds for a number of local projects based on how many citizens reside in our county. If you don't return the form, you may receive a personal visit from a census taker. The government cannot move forward with certain programs and initiatives until everyone in the United States is counted. Census information affects everything from the number of seats we have in U.S. House of Representatives to which new industries may consider relocating to our area.

When you fill out the census form you're making a statement about what resources your community needs going forward. Let your voice be heard.

ie: Berkeley County Government Website

Security Precautions

2010-01-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

In the last few days a subject was in the Northbridge area apparently trying to solicit for windshield repairs/replacement. The reporting resident advised he was very persistent.

Tips:
Post a NO SOLICITING sign on your front door, and maybe another in the yard. (One at the front of the neighborhood is not enforceable)
DO NOT Open the door to any strangers
If someone claims to be from a utility or law enforcement, Request to see ID (through window) and look for an official vehicle.
If they are “selling” anything, know that it is perfectly fine to tell them you are not interested, to please leave
If you are interested, request to see their Peddler’s Permit from the City of Charleston (again through the window)

Know that solicitors are probably breaking the law if they do any of these:
Knock IN SPITE of a NO SOLICITING sign
Do Not have a City Peddler’s Permit (and their company is to have a Business Permit)
Tell you the magazine sale can be donated to be delivered to a charity (like the Boys & Girls club, etc)
If they use ANY High Pressure or Intimidation or will not leave

What to do:
Call Police, give a description of the subject and their direction of travel, so an officer can interview them. (Ask to speak to the officer so he can get more details). If they are operating within the law, fine. If not, they will be dealt with accordingly.

Thank you.

2009 Annual Meeting

2010-01-06T15:22:00.000-08:00

The next Persimmon Hill Annual Meeting will be held on January 14th 2010 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at St. James United Methodist Church. Please let us know if you have any questions.

New Manager

2009-11-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new manager of Persimmon Hill. My name is Lynnette Rodriguez and I have been working with Community Management Group for two years. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and to have the chance to work with Persimmon Hill on a new level.

I welcome any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with me at 843-795-8484 ext 325 or lrodriguez@cmgcharleston.com

Have a great day!

Annual Meeting

2009-11-30T07:30:00.000-08:00

Persimmon Hill's 2009 Annual Meeting will be held on December 10th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at St. James Methodist Church that evening. We welcome all to attend. Please remember if you are not able to attend to please mail/fax/email your proxies to our office.

Please remember to always pick up after your dog while walking around the community. We have had several complaints regarding owners not picking up after their dog.

Thank you!

2009-10-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

The annual meeting is right around the corner. Please contact Terri Melo at tmelo@cmgcharleston.com if you are interested in running for the open Board positions. You will need to forward short biography along with all of your contact information.
Irrigation is scheduled to be turned off for the season on November 1, 2009.
The fountain for the pond on Darcey has been repaired and it is currently working.

2009-10-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Being a member of a community association has three features that make it different from owning a traditional home. First, you share ownership in common land and you have access to the amenities within the community such as the swimming pool and professional landscape maintenance that may not be affordable in any other way. Secondly, you automatically become a member of the community association and all owners must abide by the covenants, conditions and restrictions. Third, all owners will pay an assessment. An assessment is a regular fee that is used for the upkeep of common area along with other services and amenities.
Owners will find many advantages to living in this type of community. At Persimmon Hill, each home receives weekly landscape maintenance and use of the on site pool. These services may often be too expensive in a traditional situation, but are yours through shared ownership. Mostly, you won't have the responsibility of the direct maintenance for these amenities. So, you won't have to clean the pool or cut your grass.

2009-09-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

The owners in Phase III will notice that the Association is currently cleaning gutters. This process will continue over the next few weeks until the project is complete.
Review the community Rules and Regulations prior to hanging items on the front patio or prior to placing furniture on the front patio.
Remember to return your trash can after the weekly trash pick up.

2009-09-15T03:41:00.000-07:00

The Association continues to experience problems with parking at the end of Darcey. It is important that owners do not park or allow guests to park in the street. This is a safety issue for emergency vehicles and an inconvenience for homeowners who live in that area.
No Fishing is allowed in the Ponds within the community.
Please contact Goose Creek animal control for all stray animals found within the community.

2009-09-03T17:26:00.001-07:00

All homes with gutters will notice that vendor on site cleaning gutters within the next week.
Notice came from the landscape company that the irrigation system will be fully functional by September 4,2009. Please contact Terri Melo at 795-8484 Ext:305 or tmelo@cmgcharleston.com with all reports of malfunctioning sprinkler heads. It is imperative to repair those sprinkler heads immediately.

2009-08-19T07:56:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Tuesday of every month is the City Council meeting for Goose Creek. The Board encourages homeowners to attend.
The Association is currently in the process of replacing its 2nd pump. Once the pump is installed, irrigation should be up and running. Please contact tmelo@cmgcharleston will all broken sprinkler heads and irrigation issues.

2009-08-05T08:16:00.000-07:00

The Board is currently working the newsletter. Please watch for the newsletter to be hung on your door.
All guests must be accompanied by an owner while using the amenities.
Please remember to pick up all belongings and trash prior to leaving the pool area.
The landscape company is currently working on replacing the 2nd pump within the community. Once both pumps are up and running, the irrigation will be turned on.

2009-07-22T07:49:00.000-07:00

The new pump has been purchased and Pleasant Places is currently installing it. Once the pump is installed, all irrigation will be up and running.
New umbrellas have been purchased for the pool area. Please remember to close the umbrellas when leaving the pool area.
Please remember to pull your trash can in after the vendor has picked up the trash for the week.
No parking on the streets allowed in Persimmon Hill.

2009-07-08T13:39:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Board Meeting July 9th 5 pm at United Methodist Church.

2009-06-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

Please contact Community Management Group at 795-8484 Ext:325 to report all pool gate issues.
Please remember not to feed the alligators seen in the ponds.

2009-05-27T04:51:00.000-07:00

You will notice a truck outside of the entrance of the community. This truck is holding the pine straw that is currently being installed on site.
All homes have been recently pressure washed. Please feel free to call CMG with any concerns at 795-8484 Ext: 325 or 305.
The next Board meeting is tentatively scheduled during the month of July. Please check the blog for the final date and time.

2009-05-13T04:49:00.000-07:00

Pressure washing is near completion. Please remember to call the number on the door tag with any issues that you have found after completion of your unit.

Pine Straw installation is scheduled to begin the morning of May 25th.

Please remind everyone within your household of the pool rules and regulations prior to pool use.

Please report any disfunctional sprinkler heads to our office, so we can schedule for the repair.

2009-04-28T16:44:00.001-07:00

Pressure washing is scheduled to begin on May 4th with a completion date of May 8th.
Please remember to contact Community Management Group if you have any problems with irrigation. All Phases have been turned on.
Please remember to pick up after your pet. We are continuing to experience problems with this.

2009-04-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

Irrigation in Phase III will be up and running by the beginning of next week. This was delayed due to the application of pre emergent. Please contact Community Management Group if you notice that your sprinkler heads are not functioning properly.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for April 9th at 5:00 p.m.

2009-03-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

The social committee recently held an oyster roast for the homeowners and they had a great turn out. Everyone seemed to enjoy the event.

The pool is scheduled to open on April 1st.

Pressure washing for the buildings is scheduled to begin on May 1st.

Pine straw will be installed once the pressure washing is complete.

The Board has approved to remove several dead trees within the community.

The new installation of irrigation is complete for Phase I and II. Please call 795-8484 to reach Terri Melo at Ext:305 or Lynnette Rodriguez at Ext: 325 to report any necessary repairs or adjustments to sprinkler heads.