Attached are the abridged minutes from the 9-7-2016 Safety & Security meeting. A complete copy of the minutes can be viewed on the SIPOA website at http://www.associationvoice.com/ResourceCenter/15432/Library
Committee discussion topics:
• Jennifer Miller was introduced as the interim manager for our security vendor, G4S. A permanent replacement has not yet been named.
• New Gatehouse: The new gatehouse is now back on schedule and is moving forward. Charleston County allowed a reduction in flood requirements which reduces the cost within budget tolerance.
• Open House Event: Security provisions are in place for the upcoming CSO open house event.
• 15 mph zones: Most 15 mph speed zone signs will be removed. However, the 15 mph zone in front of the Club may be retained to protect the safety of high pedestrian traffic at that location. We may install additional traffic signs “speed zone ahead” and “resume speed” at that location. A motion to this end will be made by the Chairman of the Committee to the Board of Directors.
• Trash dumping violations: Illegal trash dumping continues to be a problem, in spite of the new sign which clearly advises property owners of the rules and the assessment for violations.
SIPOA Security (G4S) Report for August, 2016:
• August Citations: There were 90 traffic citations issued in August, which included the following:
– 26 speeding violations
– 7 stop sign violations
– 1 driving wrong side of road
– 22 no pass displayed
– 2 no drivers licenses
– 3 no registration
– 23 parking violations
-4 trailer violations
-1 failure to stop for officer
-1 unauthorized vehicle
Appeals were reviewed on citations #s 9513, 9570, 9586 and decisions were made based on the facts and merits of each case.
• The committee also discussed the ongoing problem of parking violations at the Bay Point and Salt Marsh Villas, concluding that there is a communications issue between property owners and guests at those regimes as to the necessity of a gate pass. Heather will address this issue with those regimes.
A complete copy of the minutes is available on the SIPOA website.
Submitted by Bill Bryant, Secretary; Dennis Nagy, Chair
ADD A STOP SIGN AT THE CROSSWALK AND THE 15 MPH EXIT SIGN WOULD BE IRRELEVANT. THEN ADD THE 15 MPH SPEED SIGN AROUND THE BEACH CLUB/ PELICAN WALKWAY WHERE IT IS REALLY NEEDED DUE TO ALL THE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE 15 MPH SPEED SIGNS AROUND THE MAIN GATE! The proximity of the crosswalk at the corner of Landfall Way would make this very dangerous. Cars passing through the gate have been seen gunning their engines to race down toward the Marina and round about, almost running over pedestrians in the cross walk.
Thank you for hard work. I live on Royal Pine Drive and am concerned where bike path crosses Seanrook Island road at the village. Tourists on bikes and drivers need more caution. .. Especially drivers. I feel we need more alert notices of the proper type at this spot. Hoping your committee can evaluate for the safety of all.