Starting on Monday, October 5, Boardwalk 2 will be closed for repairs.
The repair work should take approximately 4 weeks and the boardwalk will be reopened in November. Please access the beach through Boardwalk 1 during this time.
Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our boardwalks in great condition!
Submitted by Steve Hirsch, PE, PMP, Director of Engineering, SIPOA
When you first moved to Seabrook, or bought property here, did you wish you had some assistance in transitioning into your new community? Well, here is your opportunity to help others.
SIPOA is looking for volunteers to participate in a program directed at all new Seabrook residents and property owners in an effort to familiarize them with our lovely community. The newly formed Orientation Committee will consist of volunteers who will attempt to contact all new residents and property owners to provide them with an introduction and orientation to Seabrook Island. All volunteers will be provided with tools to help in the familiarization process, including a Welcome Package prepared by SIPOA, talking points, and a summary of key rules. Volunteers can use this information, along with their own wealth of experience, when they reach out and attempt to contact new members of our community.
Sound like fun? If you are interested and would like to volunteer, please contact Janet Gorski at gorskijw@gmail.com.
—Submitted by Janet Gorski
Vice President, SIPOA Board of Directors
The meeting was held 08/14/15 at 2:05 PM at the Seabrook Island Club.
Shawna Jarrett reported on the findings of the SIPOA survey to determine interest in a Seabrook Island App. The SIPOA function garnering the most interest was Visitor Passes followed by Access the Owner Address Book. The Club function that was most chosen was Make a Dining Reservation, followed by Reserve a Tee Time. The Town function that ranked first by a great margin was Emergency Alerts.
Ryan Jones of Charleston Marketing Partners, a guest expert on Website marketing and App Design, outlined key attributes for designing an App, which are outlined in the Meeting Minutes in the Property Owners section of the SIPOA Website.
Jerry Farber discussed key communication provisions of the Seabrook Island Club’s updated strategic plan.
Kristina Skalak described Seabrook Island Club Website Metrics and announced that a Jonas E3 update to the member part of the Seabrook Island Club Website would roll out this fall.
Dennis Pescitelli reported that Tidelines now has had 1,000 posts and has 845 followers. The Tidelines Production Team consists of 10 people. Recently it has added podcasts, which it calls Tidecasting.
Attendees discussed ongoing joint SIPOA and Seabrook Island Club Communications Committee initiatives, which include:
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM.
This is an abridged version of the Environmental Committee minutes of the recent September 2 meeting. Complete minutes can be found on the SIPOA website in the property owners’ section.
The Beach Patrol gave out the most dog off leash warnings the month of June. The majority of dog owners were responsive and cooperative.
The committee addressed the issue of bird protection on the restricted North Beach area near the old inlet/new berm.
SINHG is going to hand out a questionnaire to determine if there is interest in a birding group at their next program meeting.
Deer Survey Taskforce
The annual Seabrook Island deer survey will be conducted September 14-16 and November 10-12.
Turtle Patrol
Lori Porwoll reported there were a record 75 nests this year, beating the of record of 74 last summer. More wild nests were discovered as well. There are 10 nests left as of this date.
Bluebird Report
Seventy five Bluebird boxes were monitored this year. Volunteers observed 76 nests with 259 hatchlings.
Lake House Wildflower Project
The Greenery has submitted several proposals for the project which is currently being itemized.
Submitted by Jane Marvin
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hursday, September 17th, Virginia Beach will be the first speaker of the Seabrook Island Natural History Group’s Fall 2015 Evening Programs.
She is the author of “Rice & Ducks” which records the history of the South Carolina rice lands, a landscape that stretches all the way from the Pee Dee River to the Savannah. It is a story full of interesting and memorable characters, and unlikely allies. They include English Lords, Proprietors, southern plantation owners and slaves, northern industrialists, powerful U.S. Senators, daring scientists, media magnates, Trappist monks, and Wall Street financiers.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House
All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Gary Fansler
The Turtle Patrol will inventory nests 65 and 66 Monday at 4 PM. Both nests are located on Zone 4 north of boardwalk 1 near the last “dog sign”.
Hope to see you there!
Terry Fansler
The Safety/Security Committee met on September 2, 2015 at the SIPOA office on Landfall Way.
Discussion topics and the Chairman’s remarks included the following:
Significant August Security Events:
Continue reading “Safety and Security Committee Meeting Summary: September 2015”
When you first moved to Seabrook, or bought property here, did you wish you had some assistance in transitioning into your new community? Well, here is your opportunity to help others.
SIPOA is looking for volunteers to participate in a program directed at all new Seabrook residents and property owners in an effort to familiarize them with our lovely community. The newly formed Orientation Committee will consist of volunteers who will attempt to contact all new residents and property owners to provide them with an introduction and orientation to Seabrook Island. All volunteers will be provided with tools to help in the familiarization process, including a Welcome Package prepared by SIPOA, talking points, and a summary of key rules. Volunteers can use this information, along with their own wealth of experience, when they reach out and attempt to contact new members of our community.
Sound like fun? If you are interested and would like to volunteer, please contact Janet Gorski at gorskijw@gmail.com.
—Submitted by Janet Gorski
Vice President, SIPOA Board of Directors
The basics:
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urniture, appliances, etc., may be put out curbside (by 7:00 am). Hazardous materials (batteries, paint, etc.) may be brought to the maintenance facility (SBI Rd, behind the Garden Plots) for safe disposal.
What is the purpose of Brown & White pickup?
This pickup is intended for those larger items which are not acceptable for the standard weekly pickup and would normally have to be taken to the County landfill facility on Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley. SIPOA offers this special pickup quarterly, as a convenience to our owners.
What is okay to put out curbside?
Furniture (all sorts), appliances (provided they were not removed as part of a contractor job, see below), lawn equipment, most other large-size goods which would not be acceptable for the regular weekly pickup
What is NOT okay to put out curbside?
– Hazardous waste such as paint, fluorescent lights, and batteries (take these to the maintenance facility on the same day, Priority-1 personnel will be standing by from 7:00-3:00 for collection and safe removal)
– Waste generated by contracted workers in the course of doing a job (contractors are responsible for removing their own project waste, such as carpet, floor boards, cabinets, etc., from Seabrook Island property)
When is the next pickup?
Brown & White pickup is scheduled for the first Friday of every month.
– Submitted by Shawna Jarrett, SIPOA
Today, TIDELINES introduces a new podcast series we’re calling “Tidecasting.”
Tidelines writers and editors are constantly casting our nets for topics of special interest to our readers and followers. Sometimes the best way to present this newly found content is in the form of in-depth, compelling audio interviews we call Tidecasts.
Our first Tidecast is a June 17th interview with Steve Traynum of Coastal Science and Engineering. Mr. Traynum was the project manager for the Cap’n Sam’s Relocation Project between Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island, which is now concluding. In this 20-minute interview with Tidelines writer Barbara Burgess, Mr. Traynum provides fascinating behind-the-scenes details about the project and how it was accomplished. The podcast was produced by Shawna Jarrett, SIPOA Communications Administrator.
So turn up your audio speakers and click the start arrow > on the bar above. You can pause the recording at any time by clicking in the same place.
Enjoy the Tidecast, leave a comment, and look for more Tidecasting posts in the future.
—Tidelines Editors
Click here for downloadable version
(Right-click or long-hold on player, choose download to save to your computer or other device)
On Wednesday, following the dump truck and bulldozer removal, R.E. Goodson made the final opening in the channel that was opened last week. The attached aerial photos show the completed channel.
R.E. Goodson has worked throughout the day to build up the sand stockpiles. After lengthy discussions late this afternoon with Coastal Science and Engineering and R.E. Goodson, SIPOA has been advised that the optimal time to do the closure is this evening during the low tide cycle. The closure attempt will take place during the evening hours and should be completed before sunrise.
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Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
1202 Landfall Way
Johns Island, SC 29455
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Thursday evening during the low tide cycle, R.E. Goodson began the inlet closure sequence. Coastal Science and Engineering and the Goodson crew worked non-stop until 4:45am to install the initial berm. They were back at work at 7:00am today and will be on site for the next few days to expand the berm using the remainder of the stockpiled sand. The closure will be completed in accordance with the final engineering specifications and dimensions.
The aerial photos and video taken at 8:00 am today provide an illustration of the extent of the work accomplished overnight!
