Reminder: Dog Pool Party March 22

Date:       Wednesday, March 22
Time:      3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Place:      The Lake House Outdoor Pool

With spring just around the corner, it’s your dog’s turn to enjoy an afternoon at the Lake House Outdoor Pool.

We are asking all attendees to bring a small monetary donation or dog food to benefit the Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary.

Click here for Rules and more information.

Please note, the Outdoor Pool and Pool area will close at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 3/22 for the event and will remain closed for Thursday, 3/23. The Outdoor Pool and Pool area will re-open at 9:15 am on Friday, 3/24.

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SIPOA News

SIPOA Board of Directors

The 2023 Board of Directors Committee Assignments have been made. To view the complete list, click here. Board of Director emails can be found on  GateAccess. If you do not have your GateAccess login information, please email receptionist@sipoa.org.

RENEW 50

Be sure to check out the Renew 50 tab on our website for up-to-date information and resources. New documents and FAQs added!

Street Sweeper Leaf Collection Schedule

SIPOA will begin using street sweepers to collect the shedding oak leaves beginning on March 20, 2023. The street sweepers will operate for a period of 4 weeks and end on April 14, 2023. During this time, normal road blowing operations will be paused.

SIPOA collects these leaves in order to prevent them from depositing into our stormwater drainage piping and ponds. Residents are reminded not to blow leaves into the stormwater draining system. Last year we were able to collect over 200 cubic yards of leaf debris from our roadways that would have otherwise ended up in our stormwater piping and ponds.

-Submitted by SIPOA

SIPOA Board of Directors Meeting Mon, March 20


The SIPOA Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Property owners may attend the meeting to be held in the Oyster Catcher Community Center. It will also be live-streamed through Zoom.

To access the Board Meeting Agenda and Consent Items, log into GateAccess using your property owner login information.

  • From the menu, click on Community Documents.
  • Scroll to Agenda – Board of Directors Meeting 3/20/23.
  • Click the link in the right-hand column.
  • Instructions for attending the meeting remotely are included on the agenda. If you do not have your login information, please email receptionist@sipoa.org. 

Committee minutes are accessed in GateAccess as well.

  • From the menu, click on Community Documents.
  • Minutes are organized alphabetically by committee name and date.
  • Scroll to the committee from the alphabetical list or search by typing a portion of the committee name in the search bar.

Please note that committee minutes are recorded and then approved at the following meeting before being submitted to SIPOA and posted online. This may result in a significant lag time between the meeting and the posting of minutes.

Note: The GateAccess app does not support access to the meeting agenda or committee minutes.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Street Sweeper Leaf Collection Schedule

Spring is approaching and our oak trees are beginning to shed. 

SIPOA will begin using street sweepers to collect the shedding oak leaves beginning on March 20, 2023. The street sweepers will operate for a period of four weeks and end on April 14, 2023. During this time, normal road blowing operations will be paused.

SIPOA collects these leaves in order to prevent them from depositing into our stormwater drainage piping and ponds. Residents are reminded not to blow leaves into the stormwater draining system. Last year we were able to collect over 200 cubic yards of leaf debris from our roadways that would have otherwise ended up in our stormwater piping and ponds!

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SIPOA: Renew 50 Update

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The SIPOA Board of Directors and the Renew 50 Committee have received several hundred comment sheets and emails from Property Owners over this past month. This input is rich with ideas and suggestions we can use to refine our initial concepts for the Lake House and Oyster Catcher opportunities. We are committed to listen to the community.

As such, the Renew 50 team has decided to take time to analyze the feedback from Property Owners to understand concerns and recommendations. We will use this to determine how to adjust the initial concept design and plan. With this data mining work, we will adjust our timeline and delay the referendum.

As you know and we’ve communicated, it’s good project planning to adjust timelines as new information comes to light and ultimately a better result can be achieved.

-Submitted by SIPOA Administration

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Alert – Hacked SIPOA Email

A SIPOA email was hacked, and the following email was sent unknowingly this afternoon.

If you receive the following email from kriedmayer@sipoa.org with the subject line: Statement, DO NOT OPEN!

Our firewall is secure. This spam originated from a trusted vendor, and is currently spreading around the Charleston area. It is used to hack into your contact list, and will send all of your contacts the same email with your signature. If you have opened the email or submitted any information, please contact your local IT company and have them delete the virus file from your device.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Dog Pool Party March 22

Date:       Wednesday, March 22
Time:      3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Place:      The Lake House Outdoor Pool

With spring just around the corner, it’s your dog’s turn to enjoy an afternoon at the Lake House Outdoor Pool.

We are asking all attendees to bring a small monetary donation or dog food to benefit the Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary.

Rules:
  • Swimming is for dogs only. Humans should not enter the pool past knee depth.
  • All dogs must be current on the following vaccines: rabies, distemper, parvo and Bordetella.
  • Prior to entering the pool area, please walk your dog to help him/her relieve themselves, and be sure to pick up any waste. We would like to avoid accidents in the pool.
  • All dogs must be on the leash outside of the pool gates. Please be aware that the Palmetto Lake (behind the Lake House) is home to alligators.
  • Your dog may be released from the leash upon entering the pool gates.
  • Your dog must always remain under your control.
  • Please be aware of your dog’s location at all times.
  • All dogs should be socialized with other dogs and humans. Aggressive behavior is not permitted and will result in expulsion from the event.
  • Female dogs in season are not allowed.
  • Outside food and drink (dog and human) are not allowed in the pool.
  • Fresh water will be available for dogs throughout the event

A signed liability waiver is required to enter the event. Waivers will be available at the entrance.

Please note, the Outdoor Pool and Pool area will close at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 3/22 for the event and will remain closed for Thursday, 3/23. The Outdoor Pool and Pool area will re-open at 9:15 am on Friday, 3/24.

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The Seabrooker March 2023

The March 2023 edition of The Seabrooker can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website.

Click here and select the March 2023 link to read the following columns:

  • From Town Hall – “Update from the Town of Seabrook Island Public Works Committee” page 1
  • COVAR Corner – “Short Term Rentals in Associations and Regimes” page 5

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March Issue of Currents

The March 2023 issue of Currents is now available.  Click here to read it or visit the SIPOA website and access it through the News dropdown menu.

Once you access the current issue, you will notice the icons across the top that allow you to “Share,” “Download,” “Print,” or “Zoom” in this order:

To receive SIPOA’s weekly Highlights email as well as special notices and alerts from SIPOA, please click here to sign up.

Email your comments and feedback to publiccomment@sipoa.org.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Brown & White Pickup March 3

The next monthly
Brown & White Pickup is Friday, March 3, 2023.

Bulk items can be left curbside by 7:00 am. Place items including furniture, appliances, grills, lawn furniture, or other similar household items where you would normally leave your trash and recycling.

Hazardous waste such as old paint cans, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, and old yard or household chemicals can be taken to the Maintenance Area (adjacent to the Community Garden) that morning between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Hazardous materials must be handed directly to the attendant on duty. The materials cannot be left on the ground. 

If you are planning to put bikes out on Brown & White Pickup day, Sarah Quinn is collecting them for the Bicycles for Humanity (B4H) Program. You can call her to pick them up. Her phone number is (843) 768-4407. Sarah has saved more than 2,400 bikes from the landfill! Find out more about B4H here.

Before you put your used furniture or other items on the curb for Brown & White Pickup on Friday, consider recycling them with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Restore. Contact the store at 843-559-4009 for more information and to arrange for free pick up of large items.

Click here for the 2023 SIPOA Garbage, Recycling, Yard Debris Pickup Schedule.

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SIPOA Renew 50 Zoom Webinar Session Feb 28

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3rd Renew 50 Informational Session
Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, February 28
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

SIPOA is hosting a 3rd Renew 50 Informational Session for Seabrook Island Property Owners via Zoom Webinar. This online Zoom Webinar session will be held on Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. During this time, Property Owners will hear from representatives of the SIPOA Board who have been working on longer-term facilities planning to meet growing needs and demands. They will be joined by representatives from Thomas & Denzinger to share architectural concepts along with other members of the Renew 50 Facilities Planning Team. Time to answer Property Owner questions will also be included at the end of the presentation.

Click here to register for the Renew 50 Informational Session via Zoom Webinar. A confirmation email will be emailed to you once your registration has been approved. Please allow at least one business day for registration approvals.

A Renew 50 video and other materials are currently posted on the SIPOA website. Be sure to keep checking in for up-to-date information and resources regarding Renew 50.

*This informational session is the same presentation that was given on February 18 and February 20, 2023.*

-Submitted by SIPOA Administration

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